Holston, Virginia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Unincorporated community in Virginia, US Holston is an unincorporated community in Washington County, Virginia, United States.[1] 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 ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Holston, Virginia ↑ "Washington County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 30, 2014. ↑ 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. vteMunicipalities and communities of Washington County, Virginia, United StatesCounty seat: AbingdonTowns Abingdon Damascus Glade Spring Saltville‡ Map of Virginia highlighting Washington CountyCDPs Emory Meadow View Mendota Othercommunities Alvarado Bethel Blackwell Clinchburg Friendship Goose Pimple Junction Hayter Holston Konnarock Lindell Lodi Midway Taylors Valley Footnotes‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties Virginia portal United States portal 36°46′38″N 82°04′58″W / 36.77722°N 82.08278°W / 36.77722; -82.08278 Authority control databases NARA This Washington County, Virginia state location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.vte Related Articles~TimelinesTop QsFact Checks
