Near Charlottesville in Albemarle County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Piney River Cabin ca. 1790

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 9, 2021

1. Piney River Cabin ca. 1790 Marker

Inscription. Virginia's virgin forest provided materials for the settlers' most basic shelter. Centuries ago, first growth trees were felled and hewn to form the single room log cabin in Piney River, Virginia, 45 minutes south from here. This 18th century chestnut log house features "V notches" and hand-forged nails. These massive logs were dismantled and reassembled on this site in 2009.

Erected by Michie Tavern.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Natural Resources. A significant historical year for this entry is 2009.

Location. 38° 0.515′ N, 78° 27.85′ W. Marker is near Charlottesville, Virginia, in Albemarle County. Marker can be reached from Thomas Jefferson Parkway (Virginia Route 53) 0.1 miles east of Michie Tavern Lane (Virginia Route 1102), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 683 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy, 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. The Sowell House ca. 1822 (a few steps from this marker); The Sowell House Floor Plan (within shouting distance of this marker); The Open Porch (within shouting distance of this marker); Michie Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Michie Tavern

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Tobacco Barn ca. 1790 (within shouting distance of this marker); Meadow Run Grist Mill ca. 1797 (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Monticello Graveyard (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlottesville.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has replaced the linked marker.

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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 9, 2021

2. The Piney River Cabin

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 187 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 11, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.