Washington County

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Overview

Washington County was established December 7th, 1776. Named for George Washington, then Commander in Chief of the Continental Army, this dynamic region is a cultural and economic lynchpin of the state, offering a wide range of activities, both historical and modern. The county seat is historic Abingdon, named after the ancestral home of Martha Washington.

With Tri-Cities Regional Airport less than forty miles away, the Norfolk-Southern railroad running through the county and I-81 and highways 11, 19, and 58 all waiting to bring you to us, we invite you to join the thousands each year who come to Washington County.

Please visit Washington County's website at www.washcova.com.