Holston, Virginia Explained

Holston is an unincorporated community in Washington County, Virginia, in the United States.

History

A post office was established at Holston in 1831, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1966.^[1] Legend has it Holston was named for Stephen Holstein, a pioneer explorer.^[2]

References

36.7772°N -82.0828°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Washington County . Jim Forte Postal History . 30 September 2014.
2. Book: Tennis, Joe. Southwest Virginia Crossroads: An Almanac of Place Names and Places to See. 2004. The Overmountain Press. 978-1-57072-256-1. 83.