🗺️ Early Exploration & Settlement (1671–1771): English colonists, guided by Abraham Wood, explored west of the Allegheny Mountains, leading to the discovery and claiming of Blacksburg, Virginia for King Charles II by the Batts and Fallam party in 1671.

🌳 Native American Interactions: The land was inhabited by native tribes like the Monacan, Moneton, and later the Iroquois. Despite ownership disputes, native claims were cleared by treaties in 1768, paving the way for colonial settlement.

🏠 Settlement Growth (1772–1797): The Black family purchased land in Draper's Meadow (now Blacksburg) in 1772, with significant development including Smithfield Plantation and the layout of the original town grid by William Black in 1797.

📚 Education & Infrastructure (1798–1870): Blacksburg was officially established in 1798. Over time, it developed significant educational institutions like the Olin and Preston Institute and infrastructure, including the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (now Virginia Tech).

🚒 Incorporation & Modernization (1871–1951): Blacksburg incorporated in 1871, modernizing over time with the establishment of a post office, churches, a fire-fighting unit, and transportation improvements like the "Huckleberry" train and local buses.

🏢 Commercialization & Education Expansion (1952–1992): The town experienced growth in education, commercialization, and infrastructure, including the construction of schools, Blacksburg Transit, and the development of Virginia Tech.

💻 Information Age & Recent Developments (1993–present): The establishment of the Blacksburg Electronic Village and continuous development in education, transportation, and public services, marked Blacksburg's entry into the Information Age.

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