Buchanan (/bəˈkænən/ bə-KAN-ən) is a town in Botetourt County, Virginia, United States.

[6] An 1855 gazetteer described Buchanan and Pattonsburg together containing "3 or 4 churches, 1 bank, 1 printing office, and several tobacco factories and mills.

[7][8] The Buchanan Historic District, Buchanan Theatre, Greyledge, Lauderdale, Looney Mill Creek Site, and Wilson Warehouse are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

[11] The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.

The racial makeup of the town was 91.9% White, 3.1% Black, 0.3% American Indian, 0.3% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.8% Other, and 3.7% from two or more races.

The United States Postal Service operates the Buchanan Post Office within the town.

The closest higher education institutions are located in Hollins, Lexington, and Roanoke.

Law enforcement is provided by the Botetourt County Sheriff's Office.

[14] Emergency medical services are also provided by the Botetourt County Department of Fire and EMS.

Previously, the Buchanan Rescue Squad provided emergency medical services to the town and surrounding area.

In 2010, Botetourt County began taking measures to aid the rescue squad which had been struggling with low volunteer participation.