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.

Cemeteries
For a detailed list, including addresses, phone numbers, and external links, see Bristol, Virginia Cemeteries.

The following is a list of cemeteries in Bristol:


 * Citizens Cemetery
 * East Hill Cemetery
 * Mountain View Cemetery
 * Sharrett Cemetery
 * Susong Cemetery

Societies and Libraries

 * Bristol Genealogical Society