Afton
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Afton is an unincorporated community of Nelson County. It has a population of about 4,000.[1]
In the 1840's, the Village of Afton served as a staging area for materials for Claudius Crozet's railway through the Blue Ridge Mountains.[2] The Village of Afton was officially established in April of 1859 with a post office and train depot.[3]
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Notable Businesses in Afton
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Coordinates:
38°01′58″N 78°50′21″E / 38.03281°N -78.839127°W
References
- ↑ Web. Afton VA, AmericanTowns.com, 2011, retrieved 3 August 2012.
- ↑ Web. Secrets of the Blue Ridge: Old Afton Village, Phil James, Crozet Gazette, Crozet Gazette, 12 May 2011, retrieved 3 August 2012.
- ↑ Web. The History of Afton Mountain, Ann Wright, Virginia Living, 21 September 2011, retrieved 3 August 2012.