Callands, Virginia
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18th Century Callands Clerk Office
18th Century Callands Clerk Office
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Callands is an unincorporated community in Pittsylvania County, in the U.S. state of Virginia. It was named after Samuel Calland, a native of Scotland that immigrated during the 18th century, whose general store became a popular fixture of the community. The area around the store served as the county seat of Pittsylvania County until the end of 1776.
The Callands Festival (Autumn Potpourri Festival) is held there on the first Saturday of each October.
Prominent families in the Calland community include the Harris, Witcher and Brooks.
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