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Buchanan
Main St,
VA ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
37° 31' 32.929104",
-79° 40' 55.09848"
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Virginia State
Historical Marker
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The town was established in 1811 and named for Colonel John Buchanan, pioneer and soldier. It was incorporated in 1833. Its importance consisted in its being the western terminus of the James River and Kanawha Canal, which reached the town in 1851. Hunter passed here moving to Lynchburg, June, 1864. The town was reincorporated in 1892.
Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00 |
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Buchanan Virginia Map
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