Buchanan County is located in the southwestern part of Virginia and is part of the Appalachian region. The county seat is Grundy. The County was formed in 1858 from parts of Russell and Tazewell counties.

Buchanan County is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors. The Board is elected by the citizens of the county and is responsible for setting policy and overseeing the county's budget.

The county also has a Sheriff's Office, which is responsible for law enforcement and public safety.

The county is home to the Breaks Interstate Park, which is the largest state park in Virginia.

The county is home to the Appalachian School of Law, which is the only law school in the Appalachian region.

The county is home to the University of Virginia's College at Wise, which is the only public liberal arts college in the region.

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