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 mi 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