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Unincorporated community in Virginia, United States

Census-designated place in Virginia, United States
Afton, Virginia
Census-designated place
Amtrak's Cardinal passes through Afton in 2009. No trains stop in Afton.Amtrak's Cardinal passes through Afton in 2009. No trains stop in Afton.
Location of Afton within Albemarle CountyLocation of Afton within Albemarle County
Afton, Virginia is located in VirginiaAfton, VirginiaLocation of Afton in VirginiaShow map of VirginiaAfton, Virginia is located in the United StatesAfton, VirginiaAfton, Virginia (the United States)Show map of the United States
Coordinates: 38°01′56″N 78°50′21″W / 38.03222°N 78.83917°W / 38.03222; -78.83917
CountryUnited States
StateVirginia
CountiesAlbemarle, Nelson
Elevation1,362 ft (415 m)
Population
 • Total313
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code22920
Area code540
FIPS code51-00484
GNIS feature ID1499043

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.

Demographics

Afton first appeared as a census designated place in the 2020 U.S. Census.

Notable residents

See also

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Afton, Virginia. Retrieved on 2008-05-10.
  2. "Afton VA". ZIP Code Lookup. Retrieved June 9, 2008.
  3. "Afton CDP, Virginia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
  4. Gale, Kira (2006). Lewis and Clark Road Trips: Exploring the Trail Across America. River Junction Press. p. 13. ISBN 0-9649315-2-4.
  5. "2020 Geography Changes". United States Census Bureau.
  6. Edwards, Greg (October 10, 2005). "Small wineries being squeezed?". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Archived from the original on May 11, 2008. Retrieved May 10, 2008.
  7. Rita Mae Brown says trust yourself first - Daily Press Retrieved 2018-05-08.
  8. Mary Chapin Carpenter's House in Afton, VA (Google Maps) Retrieved 2018-05-08.
Municipalities and communities of Albemarle County, Virginia, United States
County seat: Charlottesville
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Footnotes‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
Municipalities and communities of Nelson County, Virginia, United States
County seat: Lovingston
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Footnotes‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties


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