Abingdon, Virginia
About Abingdon
Set in the southwestern part of Virginia, Abingdon is a close-knit town counting 8,316 people who proudly call it home.
Abingdon holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 8.04 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,034 residents per square mile.
📰 Abingdon News Today
- No injuries reported at Abingdon business after machines explode WCYB · Aug 17
- Abingdon man arrested after online predator-catching group conducts local operation WJHL · Aug 14
- This Blue Ridge Town Is a Budget-friendly Alternative to Asheville, With a Charming Main Street and Scenic Trails Travel + Leisure · Jul 30
- This Surprising Virginia Mountain Town Needs To Be At The Top Of Your Travel Bucket List Southern Living · May 7
- Thompson Drive roundabout at Stanley Street in Abingdon (Washington County) vdot.virginia.gov · Apr 22
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Abingdon Unique
- Positioned in southwestern Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Virginia — one of 688 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 8,316.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Abingdon
Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Abingdon
- Anthony's Desserts (café)
- Brisket N' Bourbon — barbecue
- Cracker Barrel — american
- Delta Blues BBQ — barbecue
- Fiddler's — american
- Foresta — asian
- Fuji Japanese Express — japanese
- Gilous Cafe — french
- Greeko's Grill & Cafe — greek
- JJs Restaurant and Sports Bar — bar and grill
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- William King Museum
- Fields Penn 1860 House Museum · Museum
- Fun Phase · Arcade
- Historical Society of Washington County · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Abingdon
- Children's Park reviews ★
- Dr. Catherine Smith Garden · Garden reviews ★
- Historic Whites Mill reviews ★
- Kettlefoot Wildlife Management Area reviews ★
- Landon Boyd Park reviews ★
- Lois H. Humphrey's Park reviews ★
- Munchkin Park reviews ★
- The Meadows Sports Complex reviews ★
- Veteran's Memorial Park reviews ★
- Virginia Highlands Festival reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Abingdon
- A. Linwood Holton Governor's School
- Abingdon Elementary
- Abingdon High
- Day Treatment Program
- E.B. Stanley Middle
- Greendale Elementary
- Washington County Career & Technical Education Center
- Watauga Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Johnston Memorial Hospital ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.