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City Of Galax, VirginiaCity Of Galax History, Geography, Demographics, Cities and Towns, and EducationEtymology - Origin of County NameIt received its present name from the mountain evergreen that grows profusely in the surrounding area. Demographics:County QuickFacts: City Of Galax County HistoryGalax is an independent city located in the southwestern part of the Commonwealth of Virginia Galax, in Grayson and Carroll counties, was first called Bonaparte. It received its present name from the mountain evergreen that grows profusely in the surrounding area. It was incorporated as a town in 1906 and became a city by court order in 1954. The population is 6,837 according to the 2000 census Galax, Virginia incorporated as a town in 1906 and incorporated as a city in 1953. Located in Carroll and Grayson Counties, Virginia. Originally named Bonaparte. [Virginia Genealogy, Sources & Resources, by Carol McGinnis, Genealogical Publishing Inc., Baltimore, MD, 1993.] GeographyThe United States Census Bureau says the city has a total area of 8.2 square miles (21.3 kmē), all of it land. Galax is located in the Blue Ridge mountains of Southwest Virginia on the Carroll-Grayson County line. Situated
nine miles west of I-77, the city also is served by U.S. highways 58/221 and 52 along with VA Rt. 89. It is 82 miles
southwest of Roanoke and 68 miles northwest of Winston-Salem, NC. Neighboring Counties:Located in the Blue Ridge mountains of Southwest Virginia on the Carroll-Grayson County line
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