Page Construction Service Areas
Amherst County
Amherst County is a familiar location for Page Construction Inc. Before telling you about our business, we would like to share a little about Amherst County for those considering relocating here. Amherst County was an early trading post formed between 1710 and 1720. By 1730, many new families moved into the land currently known as Amherst County drawn by the desire for land and the good tobacco-growing soil. Amherst County was formed in 1761, and was named for Lord Amherst, known as the “Conqueror of Canada”, who commanded the British forces that successfully secured Canada from the French.
In the early days the major crop raised in Amherst County was tobacco. Apple orchards were part of the mixed farming that replaced tobacco; especially in the late 19th century. Timber, mining and milling were also important industries. The introduction of the railroad in the late 19th century greatly influenced the county growth.
Appomattox County
Appomattox is a familiar location for Page Construction Inc. since we are based here. We would like to share a little about Appomattox for those considering relocating here.
Appomattox County was created in 1845 from sections of four other counties. The name of the county comes from the Appomattox River, which rises in the county, while the river was named for the Appamatuck indians.The county is historically associated with the surrender of Robert E. Lee at Appomattox Court House, which effectively ended the American Civil War.
Appomattox is rich in history, which affords a small town charm. It’s comforting having neighbors wave and you in turn waving back, though you may not know each other. It’s nice living in the country wile having City and plenty of recreation (golf, mountains, lake, and museums) in close proximity.
On a personal note, I live in Appomattox County, and enjoy the small town charm.
Bedford County
Bedford County is a familiar location for Page Construction Inc. and we would like to share a little about Bedford for those considering relocating here.
Historically, Bedford County was an agricultural economy, while agriculture is still an important factor in the county economy, Bedford County has significant residential development to serve Lynchburg, Roanoke, and Smith Mountain Lake. Tourism and retail are becoming more significant with some new industry near Forest and New London. Known as the “Place that sells itself,” Bedford boasts the Blue Ridge Mountains to the North, Smith Mountain Lake to the South, Lynchburg to the East, and I-81/Roanoke to the West.
Bedford is home to the National D-Day Memorial. The United States Congress warranted that this memorial would be the Nation’s D-Day Memorial and President Bill Clinton authorized this effort in September 1996. President George W. Bush dedicated this memorial as the Nations’s D-Day memorial on June 6, 2001.
Boonsboro
Boonsboro is also a familiar location for Page Construction Inc. Boonsboro is a suburban neighborhood (based on population density) located in Lynchburg, Virginia.
If you are planning to retire in Virginia, this neighborhood should be on your must see list. For many reasons, Boonsboro may be considered a retiree’s dream neighborhood. Facts: Boonsboro neighborhood has more Scots-Irish and English ancestry people living in it than nearly any neighborhood in America.
The neighbors in the Boonsboro neighborhood in Lynchburg are upper-middle income, making it an above average income neighborhood. Its peaceful and quiet, has above average safety from crime compared to other neighborhoods in Virginia, while also offering a diverse range of housing options. Close to two major hospitals and medical facilities make it convenient for care.
Campbell County
The area that would become Campbell County was first settled by Europeans, initially Scotch-Irish Presbyterians, in the late 1730s. After nearly fifty years of immigration and development, the newly formed county was established in 1782 from part of Bedford County.
Campbell County was named for Revolutionary War hero, General William Campbell, who is know for the 1780 Battle of Kings Mountain. The independent city of Lynchburg, Virginia was subsequently formed from the county in 1786.
From its earliest days, the county relied on tobacco as the primary cash crop and basis for the economy, though it also developed early manufacturing operations. Brookneal, with its strategic location on the Staunton River was long an important tobacco and textile hub. However, the departure of manufacturing and the changing tobacco market has forced Campbell County to transform from a mainly agricultural area into a mixture of suburban and rural communities.
Forest
Forest is a rural suburb of Lynchburg, Virginia, containing many subdivided properties carved from and around surrounding farms and woodlands. The Ivy Hill Community is the largest development and is built around the Ivy Hill Golf Course. The Town has been experiencing rapid growth and development over the past 10 years, which is expected to continue into the near future.
Forest has no real town center since the original one was torn down without a trace, but the area along U.S. 221 from the Post Office to the Forest Library is generally regarded as the center part of the community; however technically the town extends all the way along Rt. 221 from the Middle School to Graves Mill Shopping Center.
The most popular attraction of the town is Poplar Forest, the Summer home of Thomas Jefferson, which is open to the public for visitation.
Lynchburg
Lynchburg is an independent city in the commonwealth of Virginia. Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains along the banks of the James River. Lynchburg is known as the “City of seven hills” or “The Hill City”.
Lynchburg is the only major city in Virginia that was not captured by the Union before the end of the American Civil War. Lynchburg features a skilled labor force, low unemployment rate and below average cost of living.
Lynchburg is the host of several institution of higher education the largest being Liberty University which is a stabilizing factor for the local economy.
Other nearby cities include Roanoke, Charlottesville, and Danville. First settled is 1757, Lynchburg was named for its founder, John Lynch.
