Greenwood-Afton Rural Historic District

At its western edge, this 16,300-acre historic district takes in Rockfish Gap, which at 1,903ʹ elevation is the lowest passage through the Blue Ridge Mountains for a span of more than 110 miles. The district has been a focal point for routes converging from the east toward the gap since the days of buffalo trails and Native American footpaths. Passage of major transportation routes through Greenwood and Afton has enhanced the agricultural economy of these communities and allowed the district to serve as a vital link between two culturally distinct geographical provinces of Virginia, its Piedmont to the East and its Shenandoah Valley to the West.

Department of Historic Resources, 2016