Charlottesville in Albemarle County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Barrier
By Michael C. Wilcox, August 1, 2012
1. Barrier Marker
In 1814 a ditch 500 yards long was dug to keep grazing animals off the west lawn. The rails that were laid across the banks reminded a visitor in 1823 of "a common post and rail fence, blown down across a ditch."
Location. 38° 0.64′ N, 78° 27.18′ W. Marker is in Charlottesville, Virginia, in Albemarle County. Marker can be reached from Thomas Jefferson Parkway. Marker is on the grounds of Monticello—entrance fee is required. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Charlottesville VA 22902, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. North Terrace Wing (within shouting distance of this marker); Ice House (within shouting distance of this marker); Mulberry Row (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Smokehouse/Dairy (about 400 feet away); The Levy Legacy (about 500 feet away); Discovering Mulberry Row (about 500 feet away); Textiles (about 500 feet away); Nail-Making (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlottesville.
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By Michael C. Wilcox, August 1, 2012
2. Barrier Marker
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Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2016. This page originally submitted on November 27, 2016, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 319 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 27, 2016, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
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