Timothy Witten

Town of Blacksburg

Welcome to Blacksburg, Virginia. Established in 1798, Blacksburg is a Special Place to live, work, and visit. Nestled between the picturesque Blue Ridge and Alleghany Mountains, the natural beauty surrounding Blacksburg offers a vista for residents and visitors to enjoy, while taking in the many unique stores, art galleries, and restaurants. Consistently ranked among the country's best places to live, Blacksburg is known for award winning services, a reasonable cost of living, safety, moderate climate, and abundant leisure activities. Blacksburg is proud to be the home of Virginia Tech and major technology companies located in the Corporate Research Center and the Blacksburg Industrial Park, as well as the Edward Via School of Osteopathic Medicine, which all contribute to the town being recognized as one of the best educated work forces in the country.