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   Is Bristol a city or a county?

   • Bristol, city, on the border of Virginia (Washington county) and Tennessee (Sullivan county), U.S., in an extension of the Shenandoah Valley. Although physically, culturally, and economically unified, administratively it comprises two separate cities, each with its own government, public schools, utilities, and post office.

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   Where is Bristol Virginia located?

   • Nestled in the Appalachian Mountains, in the US State of Virginia, the city of Bristol is located in what was part of the territory of the indigenous Cherokee people. The city began to take shape in the mid-19 th century. It shares its name with another city located across the state line in neighboring Tennessee.

   Bristol, Virginia - WorldAtlas

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   Which US states have more than one borough called Bristol?

   • There are two US states that have more than one place called Bristol in them; Pennsylvania, which has a borough and a township with that name, and Wisconsin, which has two towns. All Bristols are in the Western Hemisphere, and most are also in the Northern Hemisphere. The only populated place in the Southern Hemisphere is Bristol, Peru .

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   Why is Bristol called Bristol?

   • The city was a major port at the time North America was being colonised, resulting in many of the American and Canadian towns of the same name being named after it. There are two US states that have more than one place called Bristol in them; Pennsylvania, which has a borough and a township with that name, and Wisconsin, which has two towns.

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   What is Bristol TN known for?

   • The city began to take shape in the mid-19 th century. It shares its name with another city located across the state line in neighboring Tennessee. There are several notable attractions in and around Bristol. The city is best known for its place in music history, as the birthplace of country music.

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   How many places are named Bristol?

   • This is a list of places named Bristol, which includes items such as population centres, islands and geographical features. There are thirty-five populated places in the world named Bristol, the vast majority of which are in the United States. There are also two in Canada and one each in the United Kingdom, Peru, Costa Rica and Jamaica.

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   There are two US states that have more than one place called Bristol in them; Pennsylvania, which has a borough and a township with that name, and Wisconsin, which has two towns. All Bristols are in the Western Hemisphere , and most are also in the Northern Hemisphere .

   Place	Country	Subdivision	Coordinates
   Bristol	Canada	New Brunswick	46°26′36″N 67°36′55″W  /  46.443472°N ...
   Bristol	Canada	Quebec	45°35′00″N 76°23′00″W  /  45.583333°N ...
   Bristol	Canada	Nova Scotia	44°3′3.43″N 64°42′55.11″W  /  44.
   Little Bristol	Barbados	St. Peter	13°15′04″N 59°38′38″W  /  13.2510°N 59.

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3. visitbristol.co.uk › discover › about-bristolBristol & The USA - VisitBristol.co.uk

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   Did you know that Bristol has strong historical links with the United States of America? Come and see the replica ship that discovered the Americas and much more.

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5. www.britannica.com › place › Bristol-VirginiaBristol | Historic City, Appalachian Mountains, Blue Ridge ...

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   Bristol, city, on the border of Virginia (Washington county) and Tennessee (Sullivan county), U.S., in an extension of the Shenandoah Valley. Although physically, culturally, and economically unified, administratively it comprises two separate cities, each with its own government, public schools,

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6. www.ncesc.com › why-is-bristol-in-two-statesWhy is Bristol in two states? - Geographic Pedia - NCESC

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   Jun 26, 2024 · Bristol is in two states because of its history and the land ownership by Joseph Anderson. This arrangement has persisted over the years, creating a shared downtown area between Bristol, Virginia, and Bristol, Tennessee.

7. trippingthrutheusa.com › guide-to-bristolA Tale of a City Between Two States: A Guide to Bristol

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   • A City Between Two States
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   Bristol overlaps two states: Tennessee and Virginia. State Street represents the border between the two states and it also represents the main thoroughfare of downtown Bristol. GEICO has shown the ability to go back and forth between the two states with its commercial. Check it out below. And this is a real thing. The Virginia/Tennessee marker isn’...

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   Bristol has a long history, starting before the Revolutionary War as a trading post and fort and changing names through the growth of railroads before its name stood solidly as Bristol in 1890. People consider Bristol to be the birthplace of country music because in 1927, a series of recordings called the Bristol Sessions launched the country music...

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   NASCAR(short for National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) usually races twice a year at Bristol Motor Speedway, and the cars are LOUD. This is why the speedway is nicknamed Thunder Alley. Although the track is slightly more than half a mile, the steep banking allows for faster racing than flatter tracks like Martinsville. Growing up, I loved...

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   Bristol has a really cool light-up sign that State Street passes under. It’s so notable that the state of Virginia declared it a historical landmark. Then there’s a really cool art piece on the Virginia side of State Street. If you can get both in the picture, like I did below, then you’re reaching expert level Influencer. Check it out below!

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   There’s also some really cool artwork in Bristol. Check out the pictures above and below paying homage to Bristol’s musical heritage.

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   One of the main reasons why I stopped in Bristol was to have dinner, and I found an amazing restaurant on State Street: Quaker Steak and Lube. Noting Bristol’s history of motor racing, the restaurant sports automotive-themed decor all over: pictures of races and drivers, racing flags, gas pumps, license plates, and even the exterior of a car hangin...

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   To access State Street going southbound on Interstate 81, take Exit 3 onto I-381 South to Bristol, and then turn left on State Street. Going northbound, take Exit 1 onto U.S. Route 58/Route 421 to Bristol/Gate City, which merges into State Street. I hope this post has been helpful, and save this post for later when you go on your future travels! If...

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   Feb 9, 2022 · Bristol is located in the southwestern corner of Virginia, on the border with Tennessee. It is bordered to the west, north, and east by Washington County, Virginia, and to the south by a city of the same name in Sullivan County, Tennessee.

9. discoverbristol.org › signature_experienceDowntown Bristol - Discover Bristol

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   With over 60 businesses in the downtown area, Bristol offers its many visitors a little bit of everything to go along with pedestrian friendly shopping and free parking. Thanks to a strong revitalization effort, downtown Bristol is now thriving and continues to grow.