Historical Highway Markers

Bland County/Wythe County

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Bland County Formed in 1861 from Wythe, Tazewell, and Giles. Named for Richard Bland, Revolutionary leader. This county is rich in coal. Wythe County Formed in 1789 from Montgomery, and named for George Wythe, signer of the Declaration of Independence. New River flows through this county.

Conservation & Development Commission, 1928

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