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Bland

S Scenic Hwy, VA , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 37° 6' 3.18582", -81° 7' 25.514508"
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The community center was first known as Crab Orchard. The place became the county seat of Bland County when it was formed in 1861 under the name of Seddon, which was later changed to that of the county. At Rocky Gap a skirmish was fought in Crook's raid against the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad, May, 1864.

Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00
 
   
 
 
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