Tazewell County

Tazewell County is an administrative division in the mountainous region of southwestern Virginia. The terrain consists of rolling hills and valleys formed by the Appalachian mountains.

The county was established in December 1799 as an independent administrative unit during Virginia's westward expansion into the Appalachian region. This founding reflected the early settlement patterns moving inland from the coast.

The county seat serves as a gathering place where residents connect through public meetings and community participation in local affairs. This direct engagement shapes how people relate to their government and each other.

The county seat is easily accessible and houses the main administrative offices where residents can handle property tax matters and other local government services. Most public services are concentrated in the downtown area.

The county's Sheriff's Office operates under a structured leadership system with specific divisions for patrol, investigations, and detention facility management.

Location: Virginia

Inception: December 20, 1799

Capital city: Tazewell

Shares border with: McDowell County, Smyth County, Mercer County, Buchanan County, Russell County, Bland County

Website: http://tazewellcounty.org

GPS coordinates: 37.13000,-81.56000

Latest update: December 20, 2025 16:05