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{{About|the town in Virginia|the former plantation|Abingdon (plantation)|the town in [[Oxfordshire]], [[England]]|Abingdon-on-Thames|the city in [[Illinois]]|Abingdon, Illinois}} |
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|official_name = Abingdon |
|official_name = Abingdon |
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|motto = Honor Pro Antiquis, Fides Pro Futuris |
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|map_caption = Location in [[Virginia]] |
|map_caption = Location in the Commonwealth of [[Virginia]] |
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|pushpin_map_caption = Location in [[Virginia]]##Location in the United States |
|pushpin_map_caption = Location in the Commonwealth of [[Virginia]]##Location in the [[United States]] |
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|subdivision_name2 = [[Washington County, Virginia|Washington]] |
|subdivision_name2 = [[Washington County, Virginia|Washington]] |
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|leader_title = Mayor |
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Derrick Webb |
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|established_title = Founded |
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|established_date = 1778 |
|established_date = 1778 |
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|area_code = [[Area code 276|276]] |
|area_code = [[Area code 276|276]] |
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|blank_name = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]] |
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|blank_info = 51-00148<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date= |
|blank_info = 51-00148<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> |
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|blank1_info = 1498444<ref name="GR3">{{cite web|url=http://geonames.usgs.gov|access-date= |
|blank1_info = 1498444<ref name="GR3">{{cite web|url=http://geonames.usgs.gov|access-date=2008-01-31|title=US Board on Geographic Names|publisher=[[United States Geological Survey]]|date=2007-10-25}}</ref> |
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|website = {{URL|http://www.abingdon-va.gov}} |
|website = {{URL|http://www.abingdon-va.gov}} |
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|pop_est_as_of = 2019 |
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|pop_est_footnotes = <ref name="USCensusEst2019CenPopScriptOnlyDirtyFixDoNotUse">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2019.html|date=24 May 2020|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=27 May 2020}}</ref> |
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|population_est = 7867 |
|population_est = 7867 |
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|unit_pref = Imperial |
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|area_footnotes = <ref name="CenPopGazetteer2019">{{cite web|title=2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2019_Gazetteer/2019_gaz_place_51.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date= |
|area_footnotes = <ref name="CenPopGazetteer2019">{{cite web|title=2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2019_Gazetteer/2019_gaz_place_51.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=7 August 2020}}</ref> |
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|area_total_km2 = 20.87 |
|area_total_km2 = 20.87 |
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|area_land_km2 = 20.85 |
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|population_density_km2 = 377.38 |
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'''Abingdon''' is a [[ |
'''Abingdon''' is a [[town]] in [[Washington County, Virginia|Washington County]], [[Virginia]], United States, {{convert|133|mi}} southwest of [[Roanoke, Virginia|Roanoke]]. The population was 8,376 at the [[2020 United States Census|2020 census]]. It is the [[county seat]] of Washington County.<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |access-date=2011-06-07 |title=Find a County |publisher=National Association of Counties |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |archive-date=2011-05-31 }}</ref> The town encompasses several historically significant sites and features a fine arts and crafts scene centered on the galleries and museums along Main Street. |
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Abingdon is part of the [[Kingsport, Tennessee|Kingsport]]−[[Bristol, Tennessee|Bristol (TN)]]−[[Bristol, Virginia|Bristol (VA)]] [[Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA MSA|Metropolitan Statistical Area]], which is a component of the [[Johnson City, Tennessee|Johnson City]]−Kingsport−Bristol, [[Tennessee|TN]]-VA [[Combined Statistical Area]] − commonly known as the [[Tri-Cities, Tennessee|Tri-Cities]] region. |
Abingdon is part of the [[Kingsport, Tennessee|Kingsport]]−[[Bristol, Tennessee|Bristol (TN)]]−[[Bristol, Virginia|Bristol (VA)]] [[Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA MSA|Metropolitan Statistical Area]], which is a component of the [[Johnson City, Tennessee|Johnson City]]−Kingsport−Bristol, [[Tennessee|TN]]-VA [[Combined Statistical Area]] − commonly known as the [[Tri-Cities, Tennessee|Tri-Cities]] region. |
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The region was long the territory of varying cultures of [[indigenous people]]s, 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. |
The region was long the territory of varying cultures of [[indigenous people]]s, 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. |
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Between 1748 and 1750, Thomas Walker, a principal in the [[Loyal Land Company]], surveyed the land where the town of Abingdon is now situated. It was on the Great Road that [[Colonel]] [[William Byrd III]] ordered cut through the wilderness on to [[Kingsport, Tennessee]].<ref name="Abingdon">{{Cite web |url=http://www.abingdon.com/our_rich_history.html |title=Official Town of Abingdon website |access-date= |
Between 1748 and 1750, Thomas Walker, a principal in the [[Loyal Land Company]], surveyed the land where the town of Abingdon is now situated. It was on the Great Road that [[Colonel]] [[William Byrd III]] ordered cut through the wilderness on to [[Kingsport, Tennessee]].<ref name="Abingdon">{{Cite web |url=http://www.abingdon.com/our_rich_history.html |title=Official Town of Abingdon website |access-date=2006-08-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061106125022/http://www.abingdon.com/our_rich_history.html |archive-date=2006-11-06 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Walker called it the Wolf Hill Tract.<ref>Kegley, F.B., 1993, "Virginia Frontier: Beginning of the Southwest 1740-1783", p. 127.</ref> 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.<ref name="Abingdon"/> |
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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.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.newrivernotes.com/history-of-abingdon-presbytery/ | title=History of Abingdon Presbytery – New River Notes }}</ref> |
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.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.newrivernotes.com/history-of-abingdon-presbytery/ | title=History of Abingdon Presbytery – New River Notes }}</ref> |
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Abingdon is the final stop along the [[Virginia Creeper Trail]], which allows pedestrian, cyclist and equestrian traffic. This rail-to-trail conversion is 35 miles long, extending from [[Whitetop Mountain]] through [[Damascus, Virginia|Damascus]], Virginia, with the trailhead in Abingdon. The Historical Society of Washington County, Virginia, located in Abingdon, serves as a regional genealogy center, in addition to being a repository for Washington County history.<ref>hswcv.org</ref> |
Abingdon is the final stop along the [[Virginia Creeper Trail]], which allows pedestrian, cyclist and equestrian traffic. This rail-to-trail conversion is 35 miles long, extending from [[Whitetop Mountain]] through [[Damascus, Virginia|Damascus]], Virginia, with the trailhead in Abingdon. The Historical Society of Washington County, Virginia, located in Abingdon, serves as a regional genealogy center, in addition to being a repository for Washington County history.<ref>hswcv.org</ref> |
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The [[Abingdon Historic District]], [[Abingdon Bank]], [[Mont Calm]], [[Moonlite Theatre]], [[Dr. William H. Pitts House]], [[White's Mill (Abingdon, Virginia)|White's Mill]], and [[Baker-St. John House]] are listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]].<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2010a}}</ref><ref name="nps">{{cite web|url=http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/listings/20110304.htm|title=National Register of Historic Places Listings|date= |
The [[Abingdon Historic District]], [[Abingdon Bank]], [[Mont Calm]], [[Moonlite Theatre]], [[Dr. William H. Pitts House]], [[White's Mill (Abingdon, Virginia)|White's Mill]], and [[Baker-St. John House]] are listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]].<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2010a}}</ref><ref name="nps">{{cite web|url=http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/listings/20110304.htm|title=National Register of Historic Places Listings|date=2011-03-04|work=Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 2/22/11 through 2/25/11 |publisher=National Park Service}}</ref> |
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== Climate == |
== Climate == |
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| title = NowData – NOAA Online Weather Data |
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| publisher = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| publisher = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
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| url = https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/services/data/v1?dataset=normals-monthly-1991-2020&startDate=0001-01-01&endDate=9996-12-31&stations=USC00440021&format=pdf |
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| title = Station: Abingdon 3S, VA |
| title = Station: Abingdon 3S, VA |
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| work = U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Monthly Climate Normals ( |
| work = U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991-2020) |
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| publisher = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| publisher = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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Abingdon is located at {{coord|36|42|35|N|81|58|32|W|region:US-VA_type:city(7780)}} (36.709773, −81.975694).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date= |
Abingdon is located at {{coord|36|42|35|N|81|58|32|W|region:US-VA_type:city(7780)}} (36.709773, −81.975694).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> |
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According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of 8.3 square miles (21.6 km{{sup|2}}), all land. |
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of 8.3 square miles (21.6 km{{sup|2}}), all land. |
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[[File:Abingdon Virginian office.jpg|thumb|upright|left|Office of the ''Abingdon Virginian'' newspaper]] |
[[File:Abingdon Virginian office.jpg|thumb|upright|left|Office of the ''Abingdon Virginian'' newspaper]] |
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* The [[Historical Society of Washington County, Virginia]], founded in 1936 to preserve the history and genealogy of Southwest Virginia. This non-profit's library contains over 7,000 books, 200,000 digital images, and over one million indexed records. |
* The [[Historical Society of Washington County, Virginia]], founded in 1936 to preserve the history and genealogy of Southwest Virginia. This non-profit's library contains over 7,000 books, 200,000 digital images, and over one million indexed records. |
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* [[Barter Theatre]], designated as the "State Theatre of Virginia" in 1946 and is one of the longest-running professional regional theatres in the nation. In 1940, [[Gregory Peck]], before becoming a major star, worked in exchange for food and performed at the Barter Theatre, appearing in five plays including ''Family Portrait'' and ''On Earth as It Is''. |
* [[Barter Theatre]], designated as the "State Theatre of Virginia" in 1946 and is one of the longest-running professional regional theatres in the nation. In 1940, [[Gregory Peck]], before becoming a major star, worked in exchange for food and performed at the Barter Theatre, appearing in five plays including ''Family Portrait'' and ''On Earth as It Is''. |
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* The northern end of the [[Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail]] lies in Abingdon at the Abingdon Muster Grounds.<ref>{{cite web|title=Official site|url=http://abingdonmustergrounds.com/|publisher=Abingdon Muster Grounds|access-date= |
* The northern end of the [[Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail]] lies in Abingdon at the Abingdon Muster Grounds.<ref>{{cite web|title=Official site|url=http://abingdonmustergrounds.com/|publisher=Abingdon Muster Grounds|access-date=30 September 2015}}</ref> |
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* [[Virginia Creeper Trail]], a 34.3-mile [[rail trail]] that runs from Abingdon to [[Whitetop, Virginia]]. |
* [[Virginia Creeper Trail]], a 34.3-mile [[rail trail]] that runs from Abingdon to [[Whitetop, Virginia]]. |
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* The [[Virginia Highlands Festival]], started in 1948 by Robert Porterfield, founder of the Barter Theatre.The festival has now grown into a 16-day event offering a variety of venues celebrating Appalachian arts and crafts. |
* The [[Virginia Highlands Festival]], started in 1948 by Robert Porterfield, founder of the Barter Theatre.The festival has now grown into a 16-day event offering a variety of venues celebrating Appalachian arts and crafts. |
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Three Virginia governors lived here: [[Wyndham Robertson]], [[David Campbell (Virginia)|David Campbell]], and [[John B. Floyd]]. |
Three Virginia governors lived here: [[Wyndham Robertson]], [[David Campbell (Virginia)|David Campbell]], and [[John B. Floyd]]. |
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* [[Robert Armstrong (1792–1854)|Robert Armstrong]] (1792–1854), born in Abingdon, [[United States Army]] officer and candidate for [[Governor of Tennessee]]<ref name="Marquis 1607-1896">{{cite book | title = Who Was Who in America, Historical Volume, 1607–1896 | publisher = Marquis Who's Who | location = Chicago | year = 1967}}</ref> |
* [[Robert Armstrong (1792–1854)|Robert Armstrong]], (1792–1854), born in Abingdon, [[United States Army]] officer and candidate for [[Governor of Tennessee]]<ref name="Marquis 1607-1896">{{cite book | title = Who Was Who in America, Historical Volume, 1607–1896 | publisher = Marquis Who's Who | location = Chicago | year = 1967}}</ref> |
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* [[Martin Beaty]] (1784–1856), born in Abingdon, [[United States Congressman]] from Kentucky<ref name="Marquis 1607-1896"/> |
* [[Martin Beaty]] (1784–1856), born in Abingdon, [[United States Congressman]] from Kentucky<ref name="Marquis 1607-1896"/> |
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* [[Francis Preston Blair]] (1791–1876), born in Abingdon, journalist and politician<ref name="Marquis 1607-1896"/> |
* [[Francis Preston Blair]] (1791–1876), born in Abingdon, journalist and politician<ref name="Marquis 1607-1896"/> |
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* [[Colette Burson]] (born 1970), writer, screenwriter, producer, and director |
* [[Colette Burson]] (born 1970), writer, screenwriter, producer, and director |
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* [[Scott Cooper (director)|Scott Cooper]] (born 1970), film director |
* [[Scott Cooper (director)|Scott Cooper]] (born 1970), film director |
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* [[Elizabeth Litchfield Cunnyngham]] ( |
* [[Elizabeth Litchfield Cunnyngham]] (1831-1911), missionary and church worker |
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* [[James K. Gibson|James King Gibson]] (1812–1879), born in Abingdon, United States Congressman from Virginia<ref name="Marquis 1607-1896"/> |
* [[James K. Gibson|James King Gibson]] (1812–1879), born in Abingdon, United States Congressman from Virginia<ref name="Marquis 1607-1896"/> |
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* [[Gail Harris (baseball)|Gail Harris]] (1931–2012), born in Abingdon, major league baseball player for New York Giants and Detroit Tigers<ref>{{cite news |
* [[Gail Harris (baseball)|Gail Harris]] (1931–2012), born in Abingdon, major league baseball player for New York Giants and Detroit Tigers<ref>{{cite news |
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|title=LOCAL LEGENDS IN THE PROS: Harris' Big League Career Was A Hit |
|title=LOCAL LEGENDS IN THE PROS: Harris' Big League Career Was A Hit |
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|publisher=Bristol Herald Courier |
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|url=https://www.heraldcourier.com/sports/local-legends-in-the-pros-harris-big-league-career-was/article_8f1ee302-93bd-560b-8c8c-3701e809e59f.html |
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|access-date=18 February 2018}}</ref><ref>[http://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/player.php?p=harriga01 Gail Harris Baseball Stats by Baseball Almanac]</ref> |
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* [[Caleb Holman]] (born 1984), racing driver |
* [[Caleb Holman]] (born 1984), racing driver |
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* [[Henry Jackson (Minnesota pioneer)|Henry Jackson]] (1811–1857), Minnesota pioneer<ref>'Minnesota Historical Society collection, 1901, pg. 144-146</ref> |
* [[Henry Jackson (Minnesota pioneer)|Henry Jackson]] (1811–1857), Minnesota pioneer<ref>'Minnesota Historical Society collection, 1901, pg. 144-146</ref> |
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* [[Caleb Roark]] (born 1993), racing driver |
* [[Caleb Roark]] (born 1993), racing driver |
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*[[Robert Sheffey]] (1820–1902), grew up in Abingdon, eccentric Methodist circuit-rider and evangelist. |
*[[Robert Sheffey]] (1820–1902), grew up in Abingdon, eccentric Methodist circuit-rider and evangelist. |
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*[[Frank Trigg (educator)|Frank Trigg]] (c. 1850–1933) American educator, college president<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last1=Holowchak |first1=M. Andrew |last2=Holowchak |first2=David M. |date=March 1, 2021 |title=A "Biography" of Lynchburg: City with a Soul |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=RaghEAAAQBAJ&dq=%22frank+trigg%22&pg=PA219 |publisher=Cambridge Scholars Publishing |pages=219–221 |via=[[Google Books]]}}</ref> |
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* [[Hiram Emory Widener Jr.]] (1923–2007), born and died in Abingdon, judge of the [[United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit]], and one of the longest-serving federal judges in United States history. |
* [[Hiram Emory Widener Jr.]] (1923–2007), born and died in Abingdon, judge of the [[United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit]], and one of the longest-serving federal judges in United States history. |
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* Steven Jay Williams, better known by his alias [[Boogie2988]], (born 1974) American YouTuber |
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==Mayors of Abingdon, Virginia== |
==Mayors of Abingdon, Virginia== |
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* John Montgomery Preston |
* John Montgomery Preston 1834–1836, 1842–1843 |
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* J. M. Butt |
* J. M. Butt 1910–1912 |
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* T.H. Crabtree |
* T.H. Crabtree 1912–1916, 1926–1930, 1936–1940. |
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* A.P. Hutton |
* A.P. Hutton 1920–1922 |
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* George F. Grant |
* George F. Grant 1916–1920 |
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* R.B. Hagy |
* R.B. Hagy 1922–1926, 1931–1935 |
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* E.W. Potts |
* E.W. Potts 1935–1936 |
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* T.C. Phillips |
* T.C. Phillips 1940–1946 |
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* Ronald C. Craig |
* Ronald C. Craig 1946–1948 |
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* John C. Summers Jr. |
* John C. Summers Jr. 1948–1950 |
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* Charles Henry Butt |
* Charles Henry Butt 1950–1966 |
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* J.A. Johnson |
* J.A. Johnson 1966–1972 |
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* George W. Summerson |
* George W. Summerson 1972–1978 |
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* Harry L. Coomes |
* Harry L. Coomes 1978–1982 |
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* French Moore Jr. |
* French Moore Jr. 1982–1988 |
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* Joe Phipps |
* Joe Phipps 1988–1998 |
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* Lois Humphries |
* Lois Humphries 1998–2008 |
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* Ed Morgan |
* Ed Morgan 2008–2016 |
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* Cathy Lowe |
* Cathy Lowe 2016–2018 |
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* J. Wayne Craig |
* J. Wayne Craig 2018–2020 |
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* Derek Webb |
* Derek Webb 2020–2022 |
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* Amanda Pillion, 2023–present<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2023-01-04 |title=Amanda Pillion selected to be new Abingdon mayor |url=https://wcyb.com/news/local/amanda-pillion-selected-to-be-new-abingdon-mayor-derek-webb-dwayne-anderson |access-date=2024-06-16 |website=WCYB |language=en}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |