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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


Date of Report: October 15, 2009
Commission File Number: 0-15204


National Bankshares, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)


Virginia
54-1375874
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)





101 Hubbard Street
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(Address of principal executive offices)

 (540) 951-6300
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code








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ITEM 2.02.  RESULTS OF OPERATIONS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND
                      EXHIBITS

On October 15, 2009, National Bankshares, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.


ITEM 9.01.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(a)
Exhibits

99.1     National Bankshares, Inc. Press Release dated October 15, 2009.



SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

NATIONAL BANKSHARES, INC.


Date:    October 15, 2009

By:           /s/ JAMES G. RAKES                                       
James G. Rakes
Chairman
President and CEO









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