Abingdon, Virginia is the county seat of Washington County. The town is said to be named after the ancestral home of Martha Washington, which is Abingdon, Oxfordshire, England. It is also a designated Virginia Historic Landmark.
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Information resource for students and parents about the school's educational system and academic standards. Includes admissions information, school directory, events calendar and activity guide, news/announcements, forms and documents.
http://ahs.wcs.k12.va.us/
Offers an overview of the church’s services, activities and specialized ministries. Includes announcements regarding upcoming events and profiles of church staff.
http://www.abingdonbaptist.org/
Presents a theatre that offers a variety of classic plays. Information on parking near the theatre and a calendar of performances are available.
http://www.bartertheatre.com/
Electronic Village of Abingdon
Describes the town’s digital infrastructure and IT services. Other parts of the site describe fees charged for optical network Internet connections and a history of the service.
http://www.eva.org/
Access an overview of the institution’s sermons, services and ministries. Details on how to request prayers, contact details for church staff and an overview of the church medical clinic are provided.
http://www.solidrockbaptist.com/
Provides town information and access to various services offered by each department. Includes community calendar, local news and announcements, departments directory, public safety information, and public utilities index.
http://www.abingdon.com/
Displays an overview of the activities and competitions that take place at the festival. A detailed calendar of festival activities and application forms are presented.
http://www.vahighlandsfestival.org/
Accommodations directory and itinerary planner for Abingdon visitors. Includes shopping and dining guides, travel resources, business directory, events calendar, city maps and directions.
http://www.visitabingdon.com/
Washington County Chamber of Commerce
Offers a directory of businesses based in the county and relocation advice to recent arrivals. Other parts of the site describe the organization’s events and link to its publications.
http://www.washingtonvachamber.org/
Washington County Public Library System
Learn about the library’s catalog, reference service and databases. Library users can download books online and find hours of operation on other sections of the site.
http://www.wcpl.net/
