Blackwood, Virginia

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Blackwood, Virginia
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Blackwood, Virginia
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Blackwood, Virginia
Coordinates: 36°55′30″N82°41′35″W / 36.92500°N 82.69306°W / 36.92500; -82.69306
Country United States
State Virginia
County Wise
Elevation
1,991 ft (607 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS feature ID1496806 [1]

Blackwood is an unincorporated community and coal town located in Wise County, Virginia, United States. The community is encountered along US Route 23 Business Route between Big Stone Gap and Norton.

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