Bland County

Bland County is an administrative division in southwestern Virginia with mountainous terrain broken up by small river valleys. The landscape features ridges and valleys that shape the character of the entire region.

The county was formed in 1861 from portions of neighboring administrative divisions that were reorganized. It takes its name from Richard Bland, a Virginia statesman from an earlier era.

The Wolf Creek Indian Village offers exhibits about Native American settlements that once existed in this southwestern Virginia region. Visitors can learn about the daily life and traditions of the people who lived here long ago.

Interstate 77 runs through the area and connects it to major cities across the Great Lakes, Northeast, and Southeast regions. This highway provides good access for travelers visiting the county.

The county has no officially incorporated cities or towns within its boundaries. This makes it one of the few places in the United States with such a characteristic.

Location: Virginia

Inception: 1861

Capital city: Bland

Shares border with: Mercer County, Giles County, Pulaski County, Wythe County, Smyth County, Tazewell County

Website: http://blandcountyva.gov

GPS coordinates: 37.13000,-81.13000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:27