Fort Chiswell

The wooded Appalachian foothills around Fort Chiswell rise beside the New River valley, a setting that has shaped both the settlement pattern and local economy. The community takes its name from Fort Chiswell, erected in 1758 during the French and Indian War as part of Virginia’s frontier defenses. Today, the junction of Interstates 77 and 81 gives this small Wythe County community a practical role on routes through southwest Virginia. Ridges, farmland and the broad river corridor define the surrounding countryside more than a dense town centre. Move on to other webcams in Virginia to compare the landscapes and settings around the New River valley.

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