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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Blacksburg,_VirginiaBlacksburg, Virginia - Wikipedia

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   Blacksburg is an incorporated town in Montgomery County, Virginia, United States, with a population of 44,826 at the 2020 census. Blacksburg and the surrounding county is dominated economically and demographically by the presence of Virginia Tech. [5]

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     Blacksburg High School is a high school in the Montgomery...

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     Its county seat is Christiansburg, and Blacksburg is the...

2. guides.lib.vt.edu › specialcollections › blacksburgIntroduction - Researching Blacksburg, Virginia, History ...

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   Jan 3, 2020 · Blacksburg, Virginia, was founded in 1798 on a thirty-eight acre tract laid out and deeded by William Black, for whom the town was named. The original town was limited to a sixteen-block area bounded by present-day Draper Road, Jackson Street, Wharton Street, and Clay Street.

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3. www.blacksburg.gov › community › arts-and-cultureHistory | Blacksburg, VA

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   The frontier settlement of Draper's Meadow (now Blacksburg) originated on one of the earliest and best routes over the mountainous ridge. The site of the settlement was selected because of the abundance of fertile land and numerous springs, just within the eastern boundary of the great Mississippi River basin. William Preston surveyed the ...

4. www.virginia.org › blue-ridge-highlands › blacksburgBlacksburg - Virginia Is For Lovers

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   Read More. Contact: Montgomery County Blacksburg Christiansburg Regional Tourism Office. 755 Roanoke Street. Christiansburg, VA 24073. Phone: (540) 394-4470. Discover Blacksburg, Virginia, home to Virginia's second largest public university, Virginia Tech.

5. simple.wikipedia.org › wiki › Blacksburg,_VirginiaBlacksburg, Virginia - Simple English Wikipedia, the free ...

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   Blacksburg is a town in Montgomery County, in western Virginia. In 2020, 44,826 people lived there. History. Blacksburg was first explored by Henry Batt and John Fallam who were sent by Abraham Wood in 1671. The town is named after Samuel Black, who used to own land there.

6. blacksburgmuseum.org › 16-squares-of-blacksburg16 Squares of Blacksburg - Blacksburg Museum and Cultural ...

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   On our tour, we explore the historic streets within the original 16 squares of Blacksburg and learn the rich history and stories behind many of the buildings and landmarks throughout town that may go unnoticed!

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   What county is Blacksburg Virginia?

   • Its county seat is Christiansburg, and Blacksburg is the largest town. Montgomery County is part of the Blacksburg-Christiansburg metropolitan area. It is dominated economically by the presence of Virginia Tech, Virginia's third largest public university, which is the county's largest employer.

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   When was Blacksburg founded?

   • Blacksburg, Virginia, was founded in 1798 on a thirty-eight acre tract laid out and deeded by William Black, for whom the town was named. The original town was limited to a sixteen-block area bounded by present-day Draper Road, Jackson Street, Wharton Street, and Clay Street.

   Researching Blacksburg, Virginia, History: Introduction

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   What is Blacksburg Virginia known for?

   • It is the 15th largest municipality and the largest town in the commonwealth of Virginia. The Eastern Continental Divide traverses the Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport . The tallest building in Blacksburg is Slusher Tower, a twelve-story residence hall on the Virginia Tech campus.

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   How is Blacksburg governed?

   • Blacksburg is governed by a Town Council of six members and a mayor. Elections take place in November of odd-numbered years. Council members are elected for four-year terms. The town’s mayor is an elected office.

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