Thaxton is an unincorporated community in western Bedford County, Virginia, United States.

Thomas Methodist Episcopal Chapel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.

[2] Thaxton was the site of a deadly train accident on July 2, 1889 that killed at least 18 and injured 21.

The transmitter for the Lynchburg-Roanoke market ABC television network affiliate WSET-TV is located approximately 2.8 miles SSE of the community center.

Law enforcement is provided by the Bedford County Sheriff's Office.