  abingdon is a town in washington county, virginia, united states,  southwest of roanoke. the population was 8,191 at the 2010 census. it is the county seat of washington county and is a designated virginia historic landmark. the town encompasses several historically significant sites and features a fine arts and crafts scene centered on the galleries and museums along main street. abingdon is part of the kingsportâbristol (tn)âbristol (va) [[kingsport-bristol-bristol, tn-
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