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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001002105-09-000041
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		3
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20090226
ITEM INFORMATION:		Other Events
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20090226
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20090226

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FIRST NATIONAL CORP /VA/
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000719402
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	STATE COMMERCIAL BANKS [6022]
		IRS NUMBER:				541232965
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-23976
		FILM NUMBER:		09638152

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		112 WEST KING STREET
		CITY:			STRASBURG
		STATE:			VA
		ZIP:			22657
		BUSINESS PHONE:		5404659121

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		112 WEST KING STREET
		CITY:			STRASBURG
		STATE:			VA
		ZIP:			22657
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<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><B><font SIZE=2>UNITED STATES</font></B></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><B><font SIZE=2>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION</font></B></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><b><font size=2>Washington, D.C. </font></b><font size=2>&nbsp;</font><b><font size=2>20549</font></b></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2>___________</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><B><font SIZE=2>FORM 8-K</font></B></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><B><font SIZE=2>CURRENT REPORT</font></B></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><b><font size=2>Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934</font></b></p>

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<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2>Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): </font><b><font size=2>February 26, 2009</font></b></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2>___________</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><B><font SIZE=2>FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION</font></B></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2>(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)</font></p>

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<p align=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center; line-height:13.0pt'><font size=2>(State or other jurisdiction</font></p>
<p align=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center; line-height:13.0pt'><font size=2>of incorporation)</font></p> </td>
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            <p align=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center; line-height:14.0pt'><b><font size=2>0-23976</font></b></p>
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            <p align=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center; line-height:14.0pt'><b><font size=2>54-1232965</font></b></p>
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<p align=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center; line-height:13.0pt'><font size=2>Identification No.)</font></p> </td> </tr>
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            <p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p> </td> </tr>
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            <p align=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center; line-height:14.0pt'><b><font size=2>112 West King Street</font></b></p>
<p align=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center; line-height:14.0pt'><b><font size=2>Strasburg, Virginia</font></b></p>
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<p align=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center; line-height:14.0pt'><b><font size=2>22657</font></b></p>
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<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2>Registrant&#146;s telephone number, including area code: </font><b><font size=2>(540) 465-9121</font></b></p>

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<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><b><font size=2>Not Applicable</font></b></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2>(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)</font></p>

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<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2>Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:</font></p>

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            <p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:left;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;line-height:125.28%'><font size=2>&nbsp;Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)</font></p> </td> </tr></table>
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            <p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:left;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;line-height:125.28%'><font size=2>&nbsp;Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)</font></p> </td> </tr></table>
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<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-left:0.25in;text-align:left;'><font face=Wingdings>o</font>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<font size=2>Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))</font></p>

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<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-left:0.25in;text-align:left;'><font face=Wingdings>o</font>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<font size=2>Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))</font></p>

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            <p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:left;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;line-height:125.28%'><b><font size=2>Other Events.</font></b></p> </td> </tr></table>
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<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt; text-indent:0.5in;text-align:left;'><font size=2>On February 26, 2009, the Registrant issued a press release reporting shareholder approval to amend its Articles of Incorporation. &nbsp;A copy of the press release is being furnished as an exhibit to this report and is incorporated by reference into this Item 8.01.</font></p>

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            <p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:left;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;line-height:125.28%'><font size=2>Exhibits. &nbsp;The following exhibit is being furnished pursuant to Item 8.01 above. &nbsp;</font></p> </td> </tr></table>
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            <p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:left;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;line-height:125.28%'><font size=2>Press Release dated February 26, 2009</font></p> </td> </tr></table>
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<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>

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<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><B><font SIZE=2>SIGNATURES</font></B></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt; text-indent:0.5in;text-align:left;'><font size=2>Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.</font></p>

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<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt; text-indent:2.5in;text-align:left;'><B><font SIZE=2>FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION </font></B></p>

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<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-left:2in; text-indent:0.5in;text-align:left;'><font size=2>(Registrant)</font></p>

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            <p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:left;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;line-height:143.64%'><font size=2>Date: &nbsp;February 26, 2009</font></p> </td>
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            <p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:left;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;line-height:143.64%'><font size=2>By:&nbsp;<u>/s/ M. Shane Bell&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u></font></p> </td> </tr></table>
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<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-left:2.75in;text-align:left;'><font size=2>M. Shane Bell </font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-left:2.75in;text-align:left;'><font size=2>Executive Vice President </font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt; margin-left:2.75in;text-align:left;'><font size=2>and Chief Financial Officer</font></p>

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            <p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:left;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;line-height:125.28%'><font size=2>Press Release dated February 26, 2009</font></p> </td> </tr></table>
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            <p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:left;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt'><font color="#0000FF"><u><font size=2>hsmith@therespowerinone.com</font></u></font><u></u></p> </td>
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            <p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:left;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt'><b><font size=2>February 26, 2009</font></b></p> </td>
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<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><b><font size=2>First National Corporation Reports Shareholder Approval </font></b></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><b><font size=2>to Amend Articles of Incorporation</font></b></p>

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<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><b><font size=2>Strasburg, Virginia</font></b><font size=2> (February 26, 2009) --- First National Corporation (OTCBB: FXNC), parent of First Bank, today announced that it will amend and restate its Articles of Incorporation.  The amendment, which authorizes the Company to issue up to one million shares of preferred stock, was approved at a shareholders meeting held on February 24, 2009 for this purpose.  </font></p>

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<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2>First National Corporation, headquartered in Strasburg, Virginia, is the financial holding company of First Bank. First Bank offers loan, deposit, trust and investment products and services from 11 branch offices in the northern Shenandoah Valley region of Virginia, including Shenandoah County, Warren County, Frederick County and the City of Winchester. &nbsp;First Bank also owns First Bank Financial Services, Inc., which invests in partnerships that provide investment services and title insurance.</font></p>

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<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2>The Company notes to investors that past results of operations do not necessarily indicate future results.  Certain factors that affect the Company&#146;s operations and business environment are subject to uncertainties that could in turn affect future results.  These factors are identified in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007, which can be accessed from the Company&#146;s website at </font><font color="#0000FF"><u><font size=2>www.therespowerinone.com</font></u></font><font size=2>, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.</font></p>

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