Chapter 4Many pioneers took Bington as a small town on the Great Road, a well-traveled wilderness route through the Blue Ridge Mountains of the Southwest that many pioneers took. The city is noted for its artistic vibe, historic charm, and accessibility to some of the state's most stunning outdoor activities. Dr. Thomas Walker, who would eventually be partners with Peter Jefferson (father of Thomas Jefferson) in the Loyal Area Company, surveyed the land between 1748 and 1750. According to folklore, Daniel Boone named the location Wolf Hills in 1760 when his hounds were attacked by a group of wolves.
In 1778, the Virginia Assembly passed an act founding the town of Abingdon. Abingdon's contribution to the young nation's independence came only two years later. At the Muster Grounds, Virgini
