Abingdon, Virginia
Abingdon is a town of 8,330 people in Washington County, Virginia, founded in 1776.
Why visit Abingdon
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 11 parks and trails, 58 places to eat, 11 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Barter Theater, Abingdon Cinemall, Abingdon Bank and Abingdon Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 24°F.
Weather in Abingdon
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Abingdon
Abingdon is a town in and the county seat of Washington County, Virginia, United States, 133 miles (214 km) southwest of Roanoke. The population was 8,375 at the 2020 census. The town encompasses several historically significant sites and features a fine arts and crafts scene centered on the galleries and museums along Main Street.
From the Wikipedia article Abingdon, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Abingdon Cinemall
Cinema and theater · 1.3 mi
721 East Main Street, Abingdon
Mo-Su 11:20-23:00
Barter Theatre
Cinema and theater · 0.4 mi
Theater in Abingdon, Virginia, United States
Museums and landmarks14
Abingdon Bank
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
United States historic place
Abingdon Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Abingdon, Virginia, USA
Baker-St. John House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Historic house in Virginia, United States
Dr. William H. Pitts House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic house in Virginia, United States
Mont Calm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Virginia, United States
White's Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Grist mill in Washington County, Virginia
Fields Penn 1860 House Museum
Museum · 0.4 mi
208 West Main Street, Abingdon
We-Th 12:00-17:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 13:00-17:00
2 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds11
Restaurants and cafes58
Brisket N' Bourbon
Restaurant · Barbecue · 0.4 mi
260 West Main Street, Abingdon
Mo 16:00-00:00; Tu-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 10:00-15:00
Moon Dog
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.2 mi
1099 Ole Berry Drive, Abingdon
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Puerto Nuevo
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.9 mi
912 East Main Street, Abingdon
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30
46 more on the map.
History
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.
Between 1748 and 1750, Thomas Walker, a principal in the Loyal Land Company, and his crew surveyed the land where the town of Abingdon is now situated. Walker wrote that the tract on which Abingdon was later built was known as the Wolf Hill Tract. In the twenty-first century, the town sponsored a public art event, in which artists created 27 wolf sculptures, which were installed around the town. Most were later sold at an auction to raise money for Advance Abingdon.
Between 1765 and 1770 James Douglas, Andrew Colville, George Blackburn, Joseph Black, Samuel Briggs and James Piper settled in and around present-day Abingdon under purchases from Thomas Walker. By 1773 there were enough settlers, primarily Scots-Irish, to establish Presbyterian congregations, and the Rev. Charles Cummings became the first settled pastor west of the Allegheny Mountains.
From the History section of Abingdon, Virginia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay11
Churches and places of worship17
Shopping9
Gas and EV charging14
Schools, colleges and libraries15
A. Linwood Holton Governor'S School
School · 1.7 mi
One Partnership Circle, Abingdon
Washington County Career & Technical Education Center
School · 1.6 mi
255 Stanley St, Abingdon
Healthcare3
Map of Abingdon
157 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 24°F | 3.8 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 27°F | 3.9 in |
| Mar | 57°F | 33°F | 4.5 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 41°F | 4.4 in |
| May | 75°F | 50°F | 4.4 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 59°F | 4.3 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 62°F | 4.7 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 61°F | 3.8 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 55°F | 3.3 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 43°F | 2.8 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 33°F | 3.2 in |
| Dec | 48°F | 27°F | 4.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Abingdon 3S (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Washington County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-04-04: Severe Winter Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2024-10-01: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-29: Post-Tropical Cyclone Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Virginia Highlands Airport (VJI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Emory 9 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Bristol 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
- Glade Spring 12 mi northeast, about 20 min by car
- Lebanon 15 mi northwest, about 23 min by car
- Saltville 16 mi northeast, about 26 min by car
- Bristol 17 mi southwest, about 27 min by car
- Chilhowie 17 mi east, about 28 min by car
- Mountain City 19 mi southeast, about 30 min by car
- Walnut Hill 19 mi southwest, about 30 min by car
- Honaker 21 mi north, about 34 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Downtown Abingdon, Virginia, Waldo Jaquith, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 433 N&W in Abingdon, Nyttend, Public domain
- Abingdon United Methodist Church, Main Street and Church Street, Abingdon, VA, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Abingdon United Methodist Church, Main Street and Church Street, Abingdon, VA - 53422116126, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Main Street, Abingdon, VA - 53422114851, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Abingdon United Methodist Church, Main Street and Church Street, Abingdon, VA - 53422544895, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Abingdon United Methodist Church, Main Street and Church Street, Abingdon, VA - 53422273783, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Main Street, Abingdon, VA - 53422542590, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Main Street and Church Street, Abingdon, VA - 53421197152, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Main Street and Church Street, Abingdon, VA - 53421197072, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Main Street, Abingdon, VA - 53422274563, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Barter Theatre, Main Street, Abingdon, VA, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Barter Theatre, Main Street, Abingdon, VA - 53422541735, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Barter Theatre, Main Street, Abingdon, VA - 53422114826, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Barter Theatre, Main Street, Abingdon, VA - 53422432099, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Main Street, Abingdon, VA - 53422118561, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Main Street, Abingdon, VA - 53422274378, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Main Street, Abingdon, VA - 53422539775, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Main Street, Abingdon, VA - 53422431389, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Barter Theatre, Main Street, Abingdon, VA - 53422538805, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Barter Theatre, Main Street, Abingdon, VA - 53421192207, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Martha Washington Inn (Martha Washington College), Main Street, Abingdon, VA - 53422536015, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Martha Washington Inn (Martha Washington College), Main Street, Abingdon, VA - 53422266418, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Martha Washington Inn (Martha Washington College), Main Street, Abingdon, VA - 53422535895, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Martha Washington Inn (Martha Washington College), Main Street, Abingdon, VA - 53422109591, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Martha Washington Inn (Martha Washington College), Main Street, Abingdon, VA - 53421190442, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Martha Washington Inn (Martha Washington College), Main Street, Abingdon, VA - 53422109821, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Main Street and Church Street, Abingdon, VA - 53422415449, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Main Street, Abingdon, VA - 53422275203, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Main Street, Abingdon, VA - 53422119351, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Main Street and Church Street, Abingdon, VA, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Historical Marker, Martha Washington Inn (Martha Washington College), Main Street, Abingdon, VA, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Abingdon, VA, USA - panoramio (1), Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Main Street, Abingdon, VA, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Main Street, Abingdon, VA - 53422439554, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Main Street, Abingdon, VA - 53422097356, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- BAKER-ST. JOHN HOUSE, ABINGDON, WASHINGTON COUNTY, VA, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dr. Pitts Home, Rutke421 ( talk ) 00:23, 25 April 2011 (UTC), CC BY-SA 3.0
- AbingdonVA-Bank 0915, Cecouchman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Whites Mill, Rutke421 ( talk ) 00:06, 25 April 2011 (UTC), CC BY-SA 3.0
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