Christiansburg, VA
Christiansburg is an incorporated
town in
Montgomery
County, Virginia, and the county seat. The town
was originally chartered in 1792 and named in honor of
William Christian, son of the
town's founder, Israel Christian. William Christian
was married to the sister of Patrick Henry, a
prominent figure in the American Revolution. The
town's population in 2000 was 16.947 persons (2000
U.S. Census).
Christiansburg became an important point on the Wilderness
Road. Daniel Boone and Davy Crockett lived in Christianburg
during the town's early years. The first duel with rifles
in Virginia took place in Christiansburg in May of 1808
which resulted in the death of both participants. The duel
influenced the passage, in January, 1810, of the Barbour
Bill outlawing dueling in Virginia.
Historic Districts
The East Main Street Historic
District is located on a hill northeast of the original
boundaries of the town and extends along both sides of the
original road to Salem. The Cambria Historic District is
located about one mile from downtown Christiansburg, on the
north side of Zion Hill, a steep ridge that separates the
downtown from the historic district. The South Franklin
Street Historic District is located one block south of the
courthouse square.
Map of Christiansburg