About the Piney Mountain Community

Piney Mountain is situated within a region of profound historical significance to both Virginia and the nation. Just down the road lies the Appomattox Court House, the site where the Civil War came to an end in April of 1865. It was here that the country began the difficult work of reconciliation and reunification after years of conflict.
This area has long been associated not only with struggle, but with resolution, healing, and the commitment to move forward together. The land surrounding Piney Mountain bears witness to a pivotal moment in American history—one that reminds us of the cost of division and the importance of thoughtful leadership, restraint, and respect for human life.

Generations of families have lived, farmed, and built their lives in the shadow of this history. Piney Mountain is not simply a landmark on a map—it is a living, working rural community rooted in agriculture, stewardship, and generations of families who have chosen this area for its peace, natural beauty, and way of life.

Located in Appomattox County, Virginia, the Piney Mountain area is defined by rolling farmland, forested hillsides, private residences, and working agricultural operations. It is a place where neighbors know one another, where the land is actively used and cared for, and where the rhythms of daily life are shaped by nature rather than industry.
People live in Piney Mountain because it is rural. Because it is quiet. Because it supports farming, family life, and a close connection to the land.

Agriculture is not a secondary feature of Piney Mountain—it is central to its identity. Farms in this area support livestock, crops, and family livelihoods. Many properties rely on private wells for drinking water and agricultural use. Soil quality, clean groundwater, and predictable environmental conditions are essential to daily life and long-term sustainability.

Livestock raised in Piney Mountain depend on calm, stable surroundings. Sudden or repeated disturbances can cause stress, injury, reproductive loss, and economic harm to farmers. Crops depend on uncontaminated soil. Wildlife depends on intact habitat. What happens on the land here has lasting consequences far beyond individual property lines.

This is why land use decisions in agricultural communities must be approached with particular care. Once soil, water, or ecosystems are damaged, the effects can persist for decades.