Virginia Intermont College is a private, four-year liberal arts college in Bristol, Virginia. Founded in 1884 to create additional education opportunities for women, the College has been coeducational since 1972.
The name "Intermont" is a reference to the College's mountain setting. The Holston Range, which merges into the Blue Ridge Mountains, can be seen from campus. The College is located in Bristol, Virginia, part of the Tri-Cities region, which also includes Johnson City and Kingsport, Tennessee.
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