Louisa in Louisa County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Michie House
Circa 1790
This reconstructed 18th century farmstead was originally located on land near Boswell's Tavern granted to Gilbert Gibson in 1728. The property was bought in 1790 by Robert Michie, whose brother founded the famous Michie Tavern. In the early 1800s, a field school was conducted in the house. The structures, along with major funding for reconstruction, were donated by Virginia Vermiculite, LLC in 2013.
Bob Sansom
Erected by Louisa County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Education • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1728.
Location. 38° 1.519′ N, 77° 59.797′ W. Marker is in Louisa, Virginia, in Louisa County. Marker can be reached from Fredericksburg Avenue (Route 628) 0.1 miles north of School Street (County Road T-1014), on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 214 Fredericksburg Ave, Louisa VA 23093, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Trevilians Schoolhouse (a few steps from this marker); Louisa Rail Road track--1837 (within shouting distance of this marker); Hugh Hammond Bennett (1881-1960)
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