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View of Abingdon c. 1845 Barter Theatre. The region was long the territory of varying cultures of indigenous peoples, including the Chisca and Xualae.From the late 17th-century, it was occupied by the Cherokee Nation, whose territory extended from the present-day area of borders of Tennessee, Virginia, and Kentucky through the spine of North Carolina and later into Georgia.
[10] At "We Care Dinners," individuals from various adult long term care facilities within the area are offered the opportunity to join the community at the church for fellowship and a meal. [10] Parishioners are also active volunteers with Ecumenical Faith in Action and Stone Soup Food Pantry located in Abingdon, Virginia.
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Virginia Highlands Community College is a public community college in Abingdon, Virginia. It is part of the Virginia Community College System. The college was established November 30, 1967 to serve the residents of Washington County, western Smyth County, and the city of Bristol. Over 3,000 students are enrolled each semester.
Its county seat is Abingdon. [2] Washington County is part of the Kingsport–Bristol–Bristol, TN-VA Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a component of the Johnson City–Kingsport–Bristol, TN-VA Combined Statistical Area, commonly known as the "Tri-Cities" region, which includes Bristol TN-VA, Kingsport TN, and Johnson City TN.
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The Southwest Virginia Cultural Center and Marketplace (formerly Heartwood) [1] is a visitor center, music venue, artisan marketplace, and community space located in Southwest Virginia in Abingdon, Virginia and is the gateway to regional craft, music, food outdoors, and local culture.
Abingdon Bank. 225 E. Main St., Abingdon, VA c. 1845 Greek revival/Late Victorian architecture: Originally housed a resident cashier and his family in one section, and bank, counting room, and vault in the other. [6] Fields-Penn House 208 W. Main St. 1860 Georgian proportions and Greek revival elements [8]