Disputanta is a small community in Prince George County, Virginia. It is known for its railroad history and unusual name that resulted from a dispute over what to call it. In the mid-twentieth century, when the railroad upgraded to modern diesel locomotives, the Disputanta station was no longer needed, causing the town's population to dwindle and many businesses to close. Today, numerous churches serve this small town of roughly 75 residences. The town still has a fire station, an elementary school, library and a modern post office. Major attractions include the Prince George Golf Course and South Fork Competition Park. Among the biggest companies in the Disputanta area are a Standard Motor Parts factory and a Food Lion warehouse. The biggest school in the area is Sussex Central High School. One of the best places to visit when you are in Disputanta is Petersburg Visitors Center, and a good place to stay is the Econo-Lodge. Chester Plantation, just west of Disputanta is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.