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Southern Albemarle Rural Historic District
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By Paul Crumlish, October 3, 2009 | |
| | | 1. Southern Albemarle Rural Historic District Marker | | |
Inscription. Bounded by the James River to the south and the Rivanna River to the north, this nationally significant district encompasses 83,627 acres. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007, it includes buildings influenced by Jefferson’s Classical Revival ideals. The beauty of the Piedmont landscape is revealed in the panoramic vistas, farmlands, and vineyards. The district reflects the architectural and cultural influences of former residents Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe. The landscape remains predominantly agricultural with large farm complexes, historic villages, and an early transportation network of roads and waterways.
Erected 2009 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number GA-46.)
Location. 37° 54.444′ N, 78° 32.566′ W. Marker is in Charlottesville, Virginia, in Albemarle County. Marker is on Scottsville Road (Virginia Route 20) just south of Carters Mountain Road (Route 627), on the left when traveling south. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Charlottesville VA 22902, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Site of Viewmont (approx. 0.8 miles away); Viewmont (approx. 0.8 miles away); Ash Lawn – Highland (approx. 7.1 miles away); Hatton Ferry (approx. 7.2 miles away); These Willow Oaks (approx. 7.7 miles away); Vanguard of Freedom (approx. 7.7 miles away); Scottsville Confederate Cemetery (approx. 7.7 miles away); Colle (approx. 7.9 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Charlottesville. | | | | 
By Paul Crumlish, October 3, 2009 | |
| | | 2. Wide view of the Southern Albemarle Rural Historic District Marker | | |
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Other markers associated with the Southern Albemarle Rural Historic District .
Also see . . . County of Albemarle 'Southern Albemarle Rural Historic District' Map (2009). (Submitted on October 3, 2009, by Paul Crumlish of Haymarket, Virginia.)
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By Paul Crumlish, July 4, 2009 | |
| | | 3. Monticello (1772) | | Monticello (located near Charlottesville) is one of almost two dozen National Register of Historic Places located within the Southern Albemarle Rural Historic District. Built in 1772, it was the mountaintop estate of Thomas Jefferson, the author of the Declaration of Independence and third President of the United States. | | |
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By Paul Crumlish, September 27, 2009 | |
| | | 4. Clifton (prior to 1823) | | Clifton (located in Shadwell) is one of almost two dozen National Register of Historic Places located within the Southern Albemarle Rural Historic District. Built prior to 1823, the Colonial Revival farmstead was built by Thomas Mann Randolph, Thomas Jefferson’s son-in-law. | | |
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By Paul Crumlish, September 27, 2009 | |
| | | 5. Michie Tavern (1772) | | The Michie Tavern (located near Charlottesville) is one of almost two dozen National Register of Historic Places located within the Southern Albemarle Rural Historic District. Built in 1772, it was one of the early taverns in Albemarle, originally located in the northern part of the county. | | |
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By Paul Crumlish, October 3, 2009 | |
| | | 6. High Meadows (1831) | | High Meadows (located in Scottsville) is one of almost two dozen National Register of Historic Places located within the Southern Albemarle Rural Historic District was built in 1831. | | |
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By Paul Crumlish, October 3, 2009 | |
| | | 7. Walker House (1803) | | Walker House (located near Warren) is one of almost two dozen National Register of Historic Places located within the Southern Albemarle Rural Historic District. Built in 1803, it is an example of Jeffersonian residential architecture. | | |
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By Paul Crumlish, October 3, 2009 | |
| | | 8. Cocke’s Mill Site (1792) | | Cocke’s Mill Site (located near Powell Corner) is one of almost two dozen National Register of Historic Places located within the Southern Albemarle Rural Historic District. Built in 1792, it is an remaining example of the Colonial-era flour mills. | | |
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By Paul Crumlish, October 4, 2009 | |
| | | 9. Christ Church Glendower (1832) | | Christ Church Glendower (located near Keene) is one of almost two dozen National Register of Historic Places located within the Southern Albemarle Rural Historic District. Built in 1832, by William Phillips, a bricklayer who worked on other Roman Revival style buildings of the period in the area, it is an example of Jefferson influenced architecture. | | |
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By Paul Crumlish, October 4, 2009 | |
| | | 10. Esmont (1816) | | Esmont (located near the village of Esmont) is one of almost two dozen National Register of Historic Places located within the Southern Albemarle Rural Historic District. Built in 1816, the estate is an example of Jeffersonian residential architecture. | | |
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By Paul Crumlish, October 11, 2009 | |
| | | 11. Pine Knot (1905) | | Pine Knot (located near Glendower) is one of almost two dozen National Register of Historic Places located within the Southern Albemarle Rural Historic District. Built in 1905, the primitive cabin was the presidential country retreat of Theodore Roosevelt. | | |
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| Credits. This page originally submitted on October 3, 2009, by Paul Crumlish of Haymarket, Virginia. This page has been viewed 220 times since then. Last updated on October 12, 2009, by Paul Crumlish of Haymarket, Virginia. This page was the Marker of the Week November 1, 2009. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. Submitted on October 3, 2009, by Paul Crumlish of Haymarket, Virginia. 9, 10. Submitted on October 4, 2009, by Paul Crumlish of Haymarket, Virginia. 11. Submitted on October 11, 2009, by Paul Crumlish of Haymarket, Virginia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page. | | Add Photo — Add Link — Add Commentary — Correct this page — Print |
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