Abingdon Virginia Map

About Abingdon, Virginia

Abingdon is a locality in Washington County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,330. The population density is 399.9 people per km². Abingdon is located at 36.7098°N, 81.9773°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24210.

Abingdon rises from the rolling hills of Southwest Virginia, a place where the air often carries the scent of damp earth and pine. It lies 14.1 miles north-east of Bristol, TN (from Bristol, TN: bearing 56°T), and is situated 8.9 miles west-south-west of Emory. The landscape here is a study in gentle contours, a tapestry of verdant pastures and dense woodlands that climb towards the distant, hazy peaks of the Appalachian Mountains. Streams, clear and quick, thread their way through the valleys, their murmur a constant counterpoint to the rustle of leaves and the distant call of a bird. The character of Abingdon is one of quiet resilience, a town that has weathered seasons and changes with a grounded, unpretentious spirit, its clapboard houses and stately old homes reflecting a history that runs deep. The very foundations of Abingdon speak of its past as a vital hub along the Great Wagon Road, a gateway for westward expansion. It was here that early settlers found a fertile valley, conducive to agriculture and a burgeoning local economy. The development of the railroad further cemented its importance, bringing with it industries that shaped the town's character for generations, a legacy still visible in the architecture and the enduring sense of community. Today, Abingdon is celebrated for its vibrant arts scene, most notably the renowned Barter Theatre, a cultural anchor that draws visitors from afar, breathing a lively energy into the historic streets, especially as the late afternoon sun casts long shadows across the town square.

About This Abingdon Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Abingdon, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.709834, -81.977348. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Abingdon and Washington County.

Detailed location data for Abingdon includes the ZIP code (24210), telephone area code (276), county seat of Washington County (Abingdon), and school district assignment (Washington County Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Abingdon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.