Holston, Virginia
Unincorporated community in Virginia, US
Holston is an unincorporated community in Washington County, Virginia, in the United States.[1]
History
A post office was established at Holston in 1831, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1966.[2] Legend has it Holston was named for Stephen Holstein, a pioneer explorer.[3]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Holston, Virginia
- ^ "Washington County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 30, 2014.
- ^ Tennis, Joe (2004). Southwest Virginia Crossroads: An Almanac of Place Names and Places to See. The Overmountain Press. p. 83. ISBN 978-1-57072-256-1.
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Municipalities and communities of Washington County, Virginia, United States
County seat: Abingdon
- Abingdon
- Damascus
- Glade Spring
- Saltville‡
- Emory
- Meadow View
- Mendota
communities
- Alvarado
- Bethel
- Blackwell
- Clinchburg
- Friendship
- Goose Pimple Junction
- Hayter
- Holston
- Konnarock
- Lindell
- Lodi
- Midway
- Taylor's Valley
‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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36°46′38″N 82°04′58″W / 36.77722°N 82.08278°W / 36.77722; -82.08278
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