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Abingdon in the region of Virginia with its 8,191 inhabitants is a town in United States - some 309 mi or ( 497 km ) South-West of Washington , the country's capital city .
Current time in Abingdon is now 12:53 PM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " America/New York " with a UTC offset of -4 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Asheville, Boone, Lenoir, Lincolnton, and Morganton. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Asheville . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Abingdon ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Drive on Main Street Abingdon Virginia
A beautiful drive down Main Street in Abingdon, Virginia. Abingdon is home of the Barter Theatre and the Martha Washington Inn. Plus, it is the spearhead of the Virginia Creeper Trail, a former railro ..
Coalfields Folklife Festival
This festival is a celebration of life in the coalfields of Southwest VA. There will be storytelling, quilt displays, basket making, dulcimer construction,arts & crafts, music, birding, owling, agricu ..
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Creepers End Lodging Abingdon Virginia Video
www.virginiacreepersendlodgingabingdonva.com While staying at Creepers End Lodging, you will find plenty of things to do and see. Keep busy visiting all the local venues and area attractions in histor ..
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Abingdon, Virginia
Abingdon is a town in Washington County, Virginia, USA, 133 miles (214 km) southwest of Roanoke. The population was 8,191 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Washington County and is a designated Virginia Historic Landmark. The town encompasses several historically significant sites and features a fine arts and crafts scene centered around the galleries and museums along Main Street.
Located at 36.71 -81.98 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Barter Theatre
Barter Theatre, located in Abingdon, Virginia, opened on June 10, 1933. It is one of the longest-running professional theatres in the nation. In 1933, when the country was in the middle of the Great Depression, most patrons were not able to pay the full ticket price. Robert Porterfield, founder of the theatre, offered admission by letting the local people pay with food goods, hence the name "Barter". The original ticket price for a play was 40 cents, or the equivalent in goods.
Located at 36.71 -81.97 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
William King Museum
William King Museum, located in Abingdon, Virginia, serves the Tri-Cities/ Abingdon/ Bristol TN and VA areas. Located in an historic 1913 building that is a fully renovated former school, the William King Museum features museum-standard galleries showcasing art of the region and of the world, both contemporary and historic. The Museum also operates the Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum, a 19th century historic house museum.
Located at 36.71 -81.99 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Washington County, Virginia
Washington County is a county located in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of 2010, the population was 54,876. Its county seat is Abingdon. Washington County is part of the Kingsport–Bristol (TN)–Bristol (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.
Located at 36.72 -81.96 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Abingdon High School (Virginia)
Abingdon High School is a Public high school located in Abingdon, Virginia. The school focuses on academics as well as placing emphasis on extracurricular activities such as athletics, the arts, clubs, and community involvement.
Located at 36.72 -81.96 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
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