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Montgomery County, VA
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About Montgomery County
Montgomery County is located in the southwestern part of Virginia in the region known as the New River Valley. This region takes its name from the New River, the nation's oldest and the w orld's second oldest river, and includes the counties of Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski, and the City of Radford. The County has a land area of 393 square miles and lies in the broad picturesque area between the Appalachian Plateau and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Topography varies from gently rolling to steep mountainous terrain, with elevations varying from 1,300 to 3,700 feet above sea level. The majority of the County is at an elevation of 2,000 feet. (More topography)
This part of southwestern Virginia was first explored in 1671 when an expedition discovered the New River. Pioneers from Pennsylvania and eastern Virginia began settling the region in the early 1700s. These early settlers were predominantly of German, French, Scotch-Irish, and English descent. (More history)
Today the Towns of Blacksburg and Christiansburg, the County seat, are the population centers of the County and are located approximately 35 miles southwest of the City of Roanoke. Blacksburg is home to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech). Founded in 1872 as a land-grant college, Virginia Tech is the largest university in Virginia and one of the country's leading research institutions. Christiansburg is the retail center of the New River Valley. In 2000 the County's estimated population was 83,629. (More demographics)
Languages
English
Address
- 755 Roanoke St
- Christiansburg VA 24073 US
Contact
- Montgomery County, VA
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- +1 540 382 5742, Fax: +1 540 381 6894
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