Highland County, Rural county in western Virginia, United States
Highland County extends across 415 square miles of mountainous terrain with an average elevation of 2,832 feet above sea level in western Virginia.
The Virginia General Assembly established Highland County in 1847 by combining sections of Bath County and Pendleton County into a new jurisdiction.
The Highland County Museum and Heritage Center maintains exhibits about local history, including documents and artifacts from the Battle of McDowell.
Highland County Public Schools operates one elementary school and one high school, serving approximately 200 students across the entire district.
The county ranks fifth in Virginia for sheep and lamb production, with 239 farms maintaining agricultural operations in the mountainous landscape.
Location: Virginia
Inception: 1847
Capital city: Monterey
Shares border with: Pendleton County, Pocahontas County, Bath County, Augusta County
Website: http://highlandcova.org
GPS coordinates: 38.35000,-79.56000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:50
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