Bristol (Independent City), Virginia Genealogy

Description
The City of Bristol is a twin city located directly on the Virginia-Tennessee state line and is located in the Southwestern corner of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Bristol was originally named Sapling Grove by General Evan Shelby, a well-known figure during the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War.

Courthouse
For additional records, see Washington County, Virginia and Sullivan County, Tennessee.

Parent County
1890--Bristol was created 12 February 1890 from Washington County.

Societies and Libraries

 * Bristol Genealogical Society