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 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
