The main story is set in Walton's Mountain, a fictional mountain community in the fictitious Jefferson County, Virginia.
The real place upon which the stories are based is the community of Schuyler in Nelson Co… See more

The following is a brief summary of the main characters. See List of The Waltons characters for a more complete list.
• John "John-Boy" Walton Jr. (Richard Thomas, seasons 1–5, guest seasons 6–7, three movi… See more

Earl Hamner's rural childhood growing up in the unincorporated community of Schuyler, Virginia, provided the basis for the setting and many of the storylines of The Waltons. His family and the community provided many life e… See more