Pattonsville, Virginia facts for kids

Pattonsville is a small place in Scott County, Virginia. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's managed by the county.

History of Pattonsville

Pattonsville got its name from a local minister named Samuel Patton. A long time ago, in 1843, a post office was opened in Pattonsville. This post office helped people send and receive letters and packages. It stayed open for many years until it closed down in 1907.