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Buchanan County/Russell County

Buchanan County/Russell County is a Virginia historical marker in Russell County, dedicated 1946.

Russell County · dedicated 1946 · Rte. 80 at county line

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Buchanan County Formed in 1858 from Tazewell and Russell and named for James Buchanan, President of the United States 1857-61. Russell County Formed in 1786 from Washington, and named for General William Russell, pioneer and Revolutionary soldier. Clinch River runs through the county.

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