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Abingdon
Abingdon Welcome Sign
Abingdon Welcome Sign
Motto(s): 
Honor Pro Antiquis, Fides Pro Futuris
Location in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Location in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Coordinates: 36°42′35″N 81°58′32″W / 36.70972°N 81.97556°W / 36.70972; -81.97556
CountryUnited States
StateVirginia
CountyWashington
Founded1778
Government
 • MayorAmanda Pillion
Area
 • Total8.05 sq mi (20.86 km2)
 • Land8.05 sq mi (20.84 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation
2,087 ft (636 m)
Population
 • Total8,376
 • Density1,041.1/sq mi (402.0/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
24210-24212
Area code276
FIPS code51-00148[3]
GNIS feature ID1498444[4]
Websitewww.abingdon-va.gov

Abingdon is a town in Washington County, Virginia, 133 miles (214 km) southwest of Roanoke.

References

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  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  2. "QuickFacts: Abingdon town, Virginia". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.