when was monroe co., virginia formed
59.7 (0.6) At this stop sign we are coming to the junction of Highway 219. We will turn to the right at the stop sign on south Highway 219 in the middle of downtown Peterstown. 59.8 (0.1) As we go over this bridge we are now entering Giles County, Virginia and leaving Peterstown, Monroe County, West Virginia. Giles County was formed in 1806 from Montgomery, Tazewell and Monroe Counties, and named for William B. Giles, United States Senator and Governor of Virginia from 1827-30. Mountain Lake is in this county. 61.4 (1.6) At this stop sign we will turn to the right towards West Highway 460.