Afton, Virginia
Afton is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Albemarle and Nelson counties in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It is newly listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 313.
Geography
It is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains about 20 miles (32 km) west of Charlottesville.
Economy
Afton is home to Hazy Mountain Vineyards & Brewery, Silverback Distillery, Veritas Vineyard and Winery, the Blue Mountain Brewery and Cardinal Point Vineyard & Winery.
Notable residents
- Paul F. Gorman, former Commander in Chief of the United States Southern Command
- Rita Mae Brown, novelist, poet, screenwriter, activist
- June Curry, benefactor to bicyclists on the Transamerica Trail
- Mary Chapin Carpenter, songwriter, musician
See also
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Afton, Virginia. Retrieved on 2008-05-10.
- ^ "Afton VA". ZIP Code Lookup. Retrieved June 9, 2008.
- ^ "Afton CDP, Virginia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
- ^ Gale, Kira (2006). Lewis and Clark Road Trips: Exploring the Trail Across America. River Junction Press. p. 13. ISBN 0-9649315-2-4.
- ^ Edwards, Greg (October 10, 2005). "Small wineries being squeezed?". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Archived from the original on May 11, 2008. Retrieved May 10, 2008.
- ^ Rita Mae Brown says trust yourself first - Daily Press Retrieved 2018-05-08.
- ^ Mary Chapin Carpenter's House in Afton, VA (Google Maps) Retrieved 2018-05-08.
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