Pattonsville, Virginia

Pattonsville is an unincorporated community in Scott County, in the U.S. state of Virginia.[1]

History

A post office called Pattonsville was established in 1843, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1907.[2] The community was named for Samuel Patton, a local minister.[3]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Pattonsville, Virginia
  2. "Scott County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 28, 2014.
  3. Addington, Robert M. (January 1, 1992). History of Scott County, Virginia. The Overmountain Press. p. 12. ISBN 978-0-932807-67-0.

36°41′58″N 82°51′05″W


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