North Downtown in Charlottesville, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Albemarle County Court House

1803

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 3, 2021

1. Albemarle County Court House Marker

Inscription. Originally served as the court house and town's public building. Thomas Jefferson referred to it as the "common temple" and was accustomed to attend church services here. The south addition with columns was added after the Civil War. Remodelled and restored, 1938 and 1963

Erected 1963 by Board of County Supervisors.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics • Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #03 Thomas Jefferson series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1938.

Location. 38° 1.894′ N, 78° 28.643′ W. Marker is in Charlottesville, Virginia. It is in North Downtown. It is at the intersection of Park Street and East Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling south on Park Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 501 E Jefferson St, Charlottesville VA 22902, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Virginia.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in the North

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Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Historic Courthouse Square (here, next to this marker); A Bicentennial Tribute (here, next to this marker); Albemarle County (a few steps from this marker); Lynching in America / Lynching of John Henry James (a few steps from this marker); Site of Old Swan Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Monticello (within shouting distance of this marker); Mercantile Business (within shouting distance of this marker); Jack Jouett’s Ride (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlottesville.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Albemarle Confederate Monument (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 3, 2021

2. Albemarle County Court House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 599 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 4, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.