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Wythe County

Wythe County was a well-known crossrods destination for weary travelers on the early frontier. Today it is the most visited community in western Virginia and is in the Blue Ridge Highlands region. It is strategically situated at the intersection of two major interstate highways, I-81 and I-77. It is bordered by the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountain ranges.

The Mount Rogers Recreation Area, Jefferson National Forest, the Appalachian Trail and Virginia Highlands Horse Trail are all located in Wythe County and provide unlimited camping, hunting, fishing, hiking and horseback riding. New River Trail State Park, Virginia's only linear state park, goes through Wythe County with footage alone the New River.

Wytheville Community College offers many of the community's entertainment and cultural events. One of the most popular events is the Chautaugua Festival, sponsored by the Wythe Arts Council, and celebrates the community's history, culture and talent for a week each summer.

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