Hiltons, Virginia

Hiltons is an unincorporated community in Scott County, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Kingsport–Bristol (TN)–Bristol (VA) Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a component of the Johnson City–Kingsport–Bristol, TN-VA Combined Statistical Area – commonly known as the "Tri-Cities" region.

History

The Fulkerson-Hilton House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.[1]

Geography

Hiltons is located at 36°39′18″N 82°28′04″W / 36.65500°N 82.46778°W / 36.65500; -82.46778 (36.65485, -82.46777).[2] The community is situated along US highway 421 (Virginia route 58) in the Poor Valley region of Virginia, bounded on the north by Clinch Mountain and the south by Pine Ridge. The area is most noted as being a waypoint on the route to Maces Spring, home to the Carter Family Fold, which lies three miles to the east.

References

  1. ↑ Staff (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.

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