Introduction
Located firmly within the Appalachian, and more specifically, Blue Ridge, portion of the Commonwealth of Virginia is Grayson County, a Virginian county home to the Town of Independence and associated Independence Gallery as well as much of the Grayson Highlands State Park.
Geography
Topographically, Grayson is the Virginian county most commonly attributed to the highest elevation found in the Commonwealth of Virginia. However, the official highest point on the mountain may actually be shared with a neighboring western county, namely Smyth County.
Tourist Attractions
Apart from the local gallery serving the Town of Independence, more easterly tourist attractions include the Matthews Living History Farm Museum and the Blue Ridge Music Center, though the latter may actually be shared with Carroll County immediately to the east. Both tourist draws are identified as within the general vicinity of the independent City of Galax.
