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Amissville, Virginia
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Some time around 1763, Thomas Fairfax, 6th Lord Fairfax of Cameron divided the land now known as Amissville to Joseph Bayse and Joseph Amiss. In the early 1800s, descendants of both families wanted the town named in their own honor. So an election was held and the Amiss family won by a one vote margin, hence, the name Amissville.
Amissville is located in Rappahannock County with outlying areas falling in Culpeper County and a tiny piece in Fauquier County.There is definitely the charm of small town living here, but the conveniences in Warrenton, Virginia are just 15 minutes away.
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Amissville is a community of beautiful farms and good people.In the summer, residents can gather at Hackleys General Store for some blue grass music and every June the Amissville fire station hosts the annual carnival.Grey Ghost Vineyards is located right on Route 211 and is putting Virginia on the international wine map by producing acclaimed wines from immaculate vineyards.
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In about 1763, Thomas Fairfax, 6th Lord Fairfax of Cameron divided the land now known as Amissville to Joseph Bayse and Joseph Amiss. In the early 1800´s, decendents of both families wanted the town named in their own honor.
So an election was held and the Amiss family won by a one vote margin, hence, the name Amissville.
Most of the area is service by the Rappahannock school system, but again some outlying areas fall into the Culpeper public school district.
For more information see http://www.amissville.com
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