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Floyd is a town in Floyd County, Virginia, United States. The population was 448 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Floyd County. [4] . The Town of Floyd was originally named Jacksonville as the surrounding county was formed during the tenure of President Andrew Jackson.
In 1831, Floyd County was established and was named for Governor John Floyd. Governor Floyd was a native the Montgomery County, the parent County of Floyd. Reflecting early and strong commitment to education in the community, the Jacksonville Academy was established in 1846.
Jan 12, 2024 · Occupation: Lawyer and politician. Career Summary: Governor of Virginia, U.S. Congressman, U.S. Secretary of War, brigadier general (CSA) Spouse: Sally Buchanan Preston. Place of Death: Abingdon, Virginia. Date of Death: August 23, 1863. Place of Burial: Sinking Spring Cemetery, Abingdon, Virginia.
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Floyd is a town in Floyd County, Virginia, United States. The population was 425 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Floyd County. [5] . The Town of Floyd was originally named Jacksonville as the surrounding county was formed during the tenure of President Andrew Jackson.
Feb 25, 2016 · The Town of Floyd in Virginia's Blue Ridge has been named one of the South's Best Small Towns by Southern Living. Floyd was one of 20 small towns featured in an article recently published on the Southern Living website. With its small-town charm, eclectic arts and music scene, and breathtaking landscape in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains ...
Explore all that is Floyd, Virginia! Located atop the magnificent Blue Ridge Plateau in southwestern Virginia, Floyd is a haven of natural beauty renowned for our hospitality and for a vibrant culture of music, arts, local foods and wines, and outdoor recreation.
