Holston, Virginia

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Holston is an unincorporated community in Washington County, Virginia, United States. [1]

History

A post office was established at Holston in 1831, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1966. [2] Legend has it Holston was named for Stephen Holstein, a pioneer explorer. [3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Holston, Virginia
  2. ↑ "Washington County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 30, 2014.
  3. ↑ Tennis, Joe (2004). Southwest Virginia Crossroads: An Almanac of Place Names and Places to See. The Overmountain Press. p. 83. ISBN   978-1-57072-256-1.

36°46′38″N82°04′58″W / 36.77722°N 82.08278°W / 36.77722; -82.08278


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