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Washington County
Virginia

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Snapshot of Washington County


Abingdon residents take a springtime stroll down Main Street’s brick-paved sidewalks.
Illustrator Charles Vess is best known for his work on the book and movie adaptation of Stardust.

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Community Overview
Washington County is renowned for its cultural and historical significance. The town features a 20-block historic district that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is home of the world-famous Barter Theatre, The State Theatre of Virginia.

Population

Washington County Population: 53,038
Town of Abingdon Population: 7,968

Climate

July High Temperature: 85 degrees
January Low Temperature: 22 degrees

Climate Overview
Washington County enjoys a mild climate, with a snowy winter, warm summer and fall foliage that peaks in mid-October.

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Schools

  • Washington County has a well-rounded mix of public, private and higher educational institutions.
Educational Makeup
Schools and Higher Education Links
Virginia Tech
  • (540) 231-6267

Virginia Intermont College
  • (800) 451-1VIC

Virginia Highlands Community College
  • (276) 739-2400

Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center
  • (276) 619-4300

Radford University
  • (540) 831-5000

Old Dominion University
  • (757) 683-3685

King College
  • (423) 652-4861

Emory & Henry College
  • (276) 944-4121

East Tennessee State University
  • (423) 439-1000

Washington County Public School Directory
    Student Population Stats
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    Health Care

    • Washington County is served by Abingdon's Johnston Memorial Hospital, a 135-bed independent non-profit general hospital and Wellmont-Bristol Regional Medical Center, a 422-bed facility located in Bristol, Tenn., just across the state line.
    Medical Makeup
    Facilities
    Bristol Regional Medical Center
    • 1 Medical Park Blvd.
      Bristol, Tennessee 37620
    • (423) 844-1121
    • Hospital
    Johnston Memorial Hospital (Abingdon)
    • 351 Court St. N.E.
      Abingdon, Virginia 24210
    • (276) 676-7000
    • Hospital
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    Neighborhoods

    • Washington County's real estate market includes a wide range of housing options, from the impressive to the affordable.
    Real Estate Information
    Two-Bedroom Rent$692
    One-Bedroom Rent$415
    Average Home Price$141,105
    Home Turnover Percentage16.8 percent
    Utilities
    Washington County Service Authority
    • 25122 Regal Dr.
      Abingdon, Virginia 24211
    • (276) 628-7151
    • Water
    Embarq
    • 200 Linden Square Dr., Ste. 7
      Bristol, Virginia 24202
    • (276) 466-9151
    • Toll Free: (866) 304-6820
    • Phone
    Atmos Energy
    • Toll Free: (888) 286-6700
    • Gas
    Bristol Virginia Utilities
    • (276) 698-3210
    • Toll Free: (866) TEL-1-BVU
    • Electric
    Appalachian Power
    • Toll Free: (800) 956-4237
    • Electric
    Comcast
    • 432 E Main St.
      Abingdon, Virginia 24210
    • Toll Free: (800) 266-2278
    • Cable
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    Business Climate

    • Agriculture, manufacturing and tourism-related businesses are the main economic contributors to Washington County. The big crops are tobacco, corn, alfalfa, livestock, poultry and dairy products. The area is also a major manufacturer of crushed rock, fabricated metal products, machinery, consumer goods and food.
    Economic Resources
    County Department of Community & Economic Development
    • 205 Academy Dr.
      Abingdon, Virginia 24210
    • (276) 525-1305
    Washington County Industrial Development Authority
    • 179 E. Main St.
      Abingdon, Virginia 24210
    • (276) 525-1305
    Virginia's aCorridor
    • Toll Free: (888) 810-8343
    Economic Development Articles
      Industrial Development Authority
      • (276) 525-1305
      Transportation
      Virginia Highlands Airport
      • (276) 628-2909
      Tri-Cities Regional Airport
      • (423) 325-6000
      Transportation Overview
      • Highways: Interstate 81 and U.S. Highways 11, 19 and 58. Virginia Primary Highways 75, 80 and 91. All U.S. and Virginia Primary highways and other public roads in Washington County are maintained by the Virginia Department of Transportation. Air: Tri-Cities Regional Airport, a regional commercial aviation airport, 34 miles southwest of Abingdon off of I-81 near Blountville (Sullivan County) Tennessee. Virginia Highlands Airport, a general aviation facility located 1 mile west of Abingdon on U.S. Highway 11. Lighted 4,500-foot by 75-foot runway; aviation and jet fuel, hangar space, charter service, automated weather observation system, Localizer/DME Approach, Weathermation Flight Planning, A.P.U. Service, pilot's lounge and quarters, and two conference rooms in terminal. Rail: A Norfolk Southern mainline runs through Washington County. Bulk and mixed freight service, containerized piggyback, and team track service are available. Water: Port of Hampton Roads, Virginia is 397 miles east of Abingdon. Inland container port at Front Royal, Virginia is 223 miles northeast of Abingdon
      Industrial Sites
      Industrial Parks
        Media
        Blue Ridge PBS
        • (540) 344-0991
        • Toll Free: (888) 332-7788
        WCYB-TV 5 Tri-Cities (NBC)
        • (276) 645-1555
        WKPT TV 19 (ABC - Kingsport)
        • (423) 246-9578
        Washington County News
        • (276) 628-7101
        Bristol Herald-Courier
        • (423) 232-8747
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        Resources

        Senior Resources
        College for Older Adults
        • (276) 619-4377
        ElderSpirit Community
        • (276) 628-8908
        Abingdon Senior Center
        • 300 Senior Dr. N.E.
          Abingdon, Virginia 24210
        • (276) 628-3911
        Volunteer Opportunities
        Habitat for Humanity
        • 136 E. Main St.
          Abingdon, Virginia 24210
        • (276) 628-9590
        United Way of Washington County
        • 1173 W. Main St.
          Abingdon, Virginia 24210
        • (276) 628-2160
        Volunteer Match
          Local Resources
          Washington County Health Department
          • 15068 Lee Hwy., Ste. 1000
            Bristol, Virginia 24202
          • (276) 676-5604
          Washington County Voter Registration Office
          • 25552 Lee Hwy., Ste. 1
            Abingdon, Virginia 24211
          • (276) 676-6227
          Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
          • 25552 Lee Hwy.
            Abingdon, Virginia 24211-7466
          • Toll Free: (800) 435-5137
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          Culture

          • Washington County is renowned for its cultural and historical significance. The town features a 20-block historic district that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is home of the world-famous Barter Theatre, The State Theatre of Virginia.
          Arts and Culture
          William King Regional Arts Center
          • 415 Academy Dr.
            Abingdon, Virginia 24212
          • (276) 628-5005
          White's Mill & Mercantile
          • (276) 628-2960
          Virginia's Heritage Music Trail
          • Toll Free: (800) 847-4882
          Moonlite Drive-In Theatre
          • 17555 Lee Hwy.
            Abingdon, Virginia 24210
          • (276) 628-7881
          Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum
          • 208 W. Main St.
            Abingdon, Virginia 24210
          • (276) 676-0216
          Cave House Crafts Shop
          • 279 E. Main St.
            Abingdon, Virginia 24210
          • (276) 628-7721
          Martha Washington Hotel and Spa
          • 150 W. Main St.
            Abingdon, Virginia 24210
          • (276) 628-3161
          Bristol Motor Speedway
          • 151 Speedway Blvd.
            Bristol, Tennessee 37620
          • (423) 989-6942
          Barter Theatre
          • 127 W. Main St.
            Abingdon, Virginia 24212
          • (276) 628-3991
          Abingdon Arts Depot
          • 314 Depot Sq.
            Abingdon, Virginia 24212
          • (276) 628-9091
          Appalachian Trail
          • (304) 535-6278
          Abingdon Vineard & Winery
          • (276) 623-1255
          Abingdon Historic District
          • (276) 628-3167
          Abingdon Farmers Market
          • Corner of Cummings Street and Remsburg Drive
            Abingdon, Virginia 24212
          • (276) 623-1121
          Abingdon Cinemall
          • 721 E. Main St.
            Abingdon, Virginia 24210
          • (276) 623-2121
          Recreation Opportunities
          Virginia Creeper National Recreation Trail
          • (276) 676-2282
          Veterans Memorial Park
          • (276) 628-3167
          South Holston Reservoir
          • (276) 783-4860
          Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
          • Toll Free: (800) 628-7202
          Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
          • (864) 936-3477
          Hidden Valley Lake
          • (276) 944-3434
          Harry L. Coomes Recreation Center
          • (276) 623-5279
          Grayson Highlands State Park
          • Toll Free: (800) 933-PARK
          George Washington & Jefferson National Forests
          • Toll Free: (888) 265-0019
          Visit
          Town of Abingdon, VA
            Blue Ridge Travel Association
              Calendar of Events
                Dining
                Dining
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                  Guide to Services

                  • Looking for a financial institution, Realtor, or health-care provider? Looking for other goods and services in Washington County?
                  Accommodations
                  Abingdon Quality Inn & Suites
                  Abingdon Quality Inn & Suites
                  Hampton Inn of Abingdon
                  The Martha Washington Inn & Spa
                  Apartments
                  Inn On Town Creek
                  Hampton Inn Of Abingdon
                  Martha Washington Inn
                  Business Services
                  Farris Funeral Services Group
                  Corporate
                  Universal Fiber Systems
                  Education
                  Emory & Henry
                  Washington County Public Schools
                  Virginia Highlands Community College
                  Washington County Skills Ctr
                  Radford University
                  ETSU
                  Virginia Highlands Community College
                  Financial
                  First Bank & Trust Company
                  Bank Of Marion
                  BB&T
                  New Peoples Bank
                  Edward Jones
                  First Bank & Trust Company
                  Highlands Union Bank
                  New Peoples Bank
                  Government
                  Washington County Industrial
                  Abingdon Convention & Visitors Bureau
                  Washington County Industrial Development Authority
                  Health Care
                  Johnston Memorial Hospital
                  Brown Dental Associates
                  Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems Inc.
                  Grand Court - Bristol
                  Highlands Community Services
                  Abingdon Physician Partners
                  Brown Dental Associates PC
                  Johnston Memorial Hospital
                  Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems Inc.
                  Real Estate
                  The Mahaffey Agency
                  High South Realty of Damascus
                  Recreation
                  Abingdon CVB
                  William King Regional Arts Ctr
                  The Virginian Golf Club
                  Barter Theatre
                  Barter Theatre
                  The Virginian Golf Club
                  Retail
                  K V A T Food Stores/Food City
                  Abingdon Rug Outlet
                  The Peppermill
                  K-VA-T Food Stores
                  The Peppermill
                  Utilities
                  Comcast Cable
                  B V U Optinet
                  BVU Optinet
                  Comcast Cable