Troutville is a town in Botetourt County, Virginia, United States.
The railroad reached this location in 1881, and a station was built, but the area had no name.
As three nearby houses were occupied by the brothers John, Jim, and Jorge Trout, the area was called Troutsville.
In 1895, Troutsville was a thriving town with an active shipping point, farming, canneries, packing houses and factories.
[4][5] Troutville is located at 37°24′55″N 79°52′37″W / 37.415406°N 79.876967°W / 37.415406; -79.876967 (37.415406, -79.876967 [6] According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.9 square mile (2.3 km2), all land.
In 2018, Troutville leaders discussed a boundary line adjustment to add 2,600 acres to the town limits, seven times its current size.
The Appalachian Trail crosses U.S. Route 11, just south of the town limits.
The park features several shelters, a quarter-mile paved walking trail, playground equipment, tennis and basketball courts.
The United States Postal Service operates the Troutville Post Office within the town.
Law enforcement is provided by the Botetourt County Sheriff's Office.
The Norfolk Southern operated Roanoke Subdivision runs through the town.