claim: pinnacle overlook in southwest virginia is "closer to eight other state capitals than to richmond."
author: tim kaine
evidence_1: lee county is the westernmost county in the u.s. commonwealth of virginia. as  of the 2015 ... the pinnacle overlook, the sand cave, and the white rocks  overlooking the towns of ewing and rose hill. ... lee county is physically closer  to eight state capitals other than its own capital in richmond: raleigh, north  carolina; ...
evidence_2: pinnacle overlook in southwest virginia is "closer to eight other state capitals  than to richmond." — politifact virginia on monday, september 1st, 2014.
evidence_3: virginia officially the commonwealth of virginia, is a state in the southeastern  and mid-atlantic ... the capital of the commonwealth is richmond; virginia  beach is the most .... the state's carbonate rock is filled with more than 4,000  caves, ten of which are ...... "16th century spanish invasions of southwest  virginia" (pdf).
evidence_4: oct 7, 2016 ... with stunning fall foliage lining virginia's scenic roads, this time of year is ...  creates a loop between the current capital of virginia and the colonial capital. ...  road”, or route 10, which you can travel west on to get back to richmond. .... for  an unforgettable scenic view, hike to the top of pinnacle overlook.
evidence_5: while many tourists come to the state for these outdoor activities and scenic ...  more, from the historic sights of harper's ferry and the impressive state capitol  building in ... ledges before the river continues to rush through an eight-mile-long  gorge. ... lindy point is another park highlight, as is pendleton point overlook, at  the ...