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<TYPE>EX-21
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<FILENAME>ex21.txt
<DESCRIPTION>SUBSIDIARIES
<TEXT>
                                                           Exhibit 21 (i)

                                 SUBSIDIARIES OF
                            NATIONAL BANKSHARES, INC.

1.   The National Bank of Blacksburg a national banking association, with
     headquarters in Blacksburg, Virginia

2.   Bank of Tazewell County Incorporated in Virginia

3.   National Bankshares Financial Services, Inc. Incorporated in Virginia d/b/a
     National Bankshares Investment Services d/b/a National Bankshares Insurance
     Services

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</DOCUMENT>
