Dickenson County is located in the southwestern part of Virginia and is part of the Appalachian region. The county seat is Clintwood.

Dickenson County is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors. The board is elected from five districts and serves four-year terms. The county also has a sheriff, treasurer, commissioner of revenue, and commonwealth's attorney.

Dickenson County Public Schools operates public schools in the county. The county is also home to Mountain Empire Community College, a two-year public college.

The economy of Dickenson County is largely based on coal mining and timber. The county is also home to several small businesses.

Dickenson County is served by U.S. Route 23 and Virginia State Route 83. The county is also served by the Dickenson County Airport.

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