Buchanan County, County division in southwestern Virginia, United States.
Buchanan County spans 503 square miles of mountainous terrain, bordering both Kentucky and West Virginia at the western edge of Virginia.
The Virginia General Assembly established Buchanan County in 1858 by combining sections of Russell and Tazewell counties, naming it after President James Buchanan.
The county maintains multiple public parks, including Poplar Gap Park and William P. Harris Park, where residents gather for outdoor activities and community events.
The county seat of Grundy contains the Government Center, which provides administrative services, public records access, and voter registration for county residents.
This Virginia county recorded a continuous decrease in population over four decades, with census data showing 20,355 residents in 2020.
Location: Virginia
Inception: 1858
Capital city: Grundy
Shares border with: Mingo County, Dickenson County, Russell County, Tazewell County, McDowell County, Pike County
Website: http://buchanancountyonline.com
GPS coordinates: 37.27000,-82.04000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:55
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