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

These Willow Oaks

Photographed by J. J. Prats, August 2, 2009

1. These Willow Oaks Marker

Inscription. These willow oaks were planted by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II & Prince Philip in ceremonies honoring the royal visit to the Western Virginia Bicentennial Center July 10, 1976.

Erected 1976.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical date for this entry is July 10, 1812.

Location. 38° 0.402′ N, 78° 28.836′ W. Marker is near Charlottesville, Virginia, in Albemarle County. It can be reached from College Drive just west of Scottsville Road (Virginia Route 20), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 600 College Dr, Charlottesville VA 22902, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Piedmont

and in Central Virginia.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in 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

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Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Vanguard of Freedom (within shouting distance of this marker); Meadow Run Grist Mill ca. 1797 (approx. 0.8 miles away); Michie Tavern (approx. 0.9 miles away); Tobacco Barn ca. 1790 (approx. 0.9 miles away); The Sowell House Floor Plan (approx. 0.9 miles away); The Sowell House ca. 1822 (approx. 0.9 miles away); The Open Porch (approx. 0.9 miles away); Piney River Cabin ca. 1790 (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlottesville.

Other markers no longer nearby. The Meadow Run Grist Mill (was approx. 0.8 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Tobacco Barn ca.1790 (was approx. 0.9 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Piney River Cabin (was approx. 0.9 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

More about this marker. Marker is at the former Western Virginia Bicentennial Center, now shuttered, at the entrance and on the grounds of the Piedmont Virginia Community College. At this writing the parking

Willow Oak Trunk and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, August 2, 2009

2. Willow Oak Trunk and Marker

lot and grounds of the visitors center are open. The marker and the trees are just south of the building. Go up the stairs and walk south on the front terrace. The marker is just beyond the end of the terrace.

Also see . . . On The UVA Lawn - The Charlottesville Municipal Band Plays for Queen Elizabeth. Film clip includes vintage footage of the welcoming ceremony for Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip—and no mention of the willow oaks. (Submitted on August 26, 2009.)

One of the Willow Oaks 33 Years Later image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, August 2, 2009

3. One of the Willow Oaks 33 Years Later

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 26, 2009, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,272 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 26, 2009, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.