Pictures from Schuyler, VA (The real Walton's Mountain) Schuyler was the birthplace and home of writer Earl Hamner, Jr. He is best known for the CBS television series The Waltons, which was based on his experiences of growing up the eldest child of a large rural family in depression era America. Earl and his mother and siblings attended Schuyler Baptist Church near their homeplace. There are still a few of the members that knew them. The church still has services every Sunday.

Be sure to watch the video walk through of the Hamner Home:    • Hamner Home, the real Waltons Home