Town History

                Compared to other towns in the Old Dominion, Altavista is relatively young. The idea for the creation of a town in this location came in 1905 when three Lane brothers, contractors for the building of 32 miles of the Virginian Railway in this part of Virginia, bought 2,000 acres of land in Campbell County. The name for the Lane’s new community came from the name of their old farm in Albemarle County. Subsequently, engineers were hired to lay out a town with streets and lots, complete with water, sewer, telephone service, and electric lines. Settlement was encouraged by the awarding of free lots. By 1912 the new Town of Altavista was incorporated.

Mission Statement

      A progressive community of excellence, second to none, committed to providing the best place to live, work, worship, and grow. At all times, we will serve the best interests of all citizens.

      All citizens are challenged to proactive involvement in doing their part to accomplish our mission.