North Downtown in Charlottesville, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
First Public Library
Site of First
Public Library
early 1800
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1800.
Location. 38° 1.868′ N, 78° 28.62′ W. Marker is in Charlottesville, Virginia. It is in North Downtown. It is at the intersection of 6th Street Northeast and East Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling north on 6th Street Northeast. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 224 6th St NE, 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 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: Watering Fountains (here, next to this marker); Mercantile Business (within shouting distance of this marker); Early Hotels (within shouting distance of this marker); First Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Lynching in America / Lynching of John Henry James (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Old Swan Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); A Bicentennial Tribute (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Courthouse Square (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlottesville.
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Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 3, 2021
3. Site of Watchmaker's Shop, early 1800
This signage is to the right of the doorway.
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 296 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 4, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
