Glade Spring Virginia Map

About Glade Spring, Virginia

Glade Spring is a locality in Washington County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,135. The population density is 706.4 people per km². Glade Spring is located at 36.7912°N, 81.7712°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24340.

Glade Spring rests in a gentle hollow, cradled by the rolling hills of southwestern Virginia, where the air often carries the scent of pine and damp earth. It lies 26.8 miles east-north-east of Bristol, TN (from Bristol, TN: bearing 60°T), and is situated 4.9 miles west of Chilhowie. The landscape here is a study in verdant hues, a quilt of fertile fields stitched with the darker greens of mature woodlands that climb the inclines. Small streams, born of the higher ground, meander through the valley floor, their waters catching the sunlight in fleeting flashes, lending a quiet sparkle to the otherwise grounded serenity. The character of Glade Spring is one of unassuming resilience, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace, and the vast, open sky presides over all. The economic heart of Glade Spring has long been tied to the land and the resources it yields. Historically, agriculture, particularly tobacco and cattle farming, shaped the community, leaving a legacy of sturdy barns and well-worn fences. More recently, the area has seen a diversification of its economy, with small businesses and manufacturing enterprises finding a home here, drawn by the accessible transportation routes and a workforce rooted in a tradition of hard work. The presence of the historic Glade Spring Train Depot, a silent sentinel to bygone eras of travel and trade, hints at the town's deeper connections to the broader currents of American history, while the surrounding natural beauty, including the proximity to the Appalachian Trail, draws visitors seeking solace and the simple pleasures of the outdoors.

About This Glade Spring Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Glade Spring, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.791225, -81.771232. 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 Glade Spring and Washington County.

Detailed location data for Glade Spring includes the ZIP code (24340), 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 Glade Spring is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.