Venable near Charlottesville in Albemarle County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
These Garden Walls
Photographed By Bradley Owen, August 14, 2023
1. These Garden Walls Marker
included by Thomas Jefferson in his original designs for the academical village, were built by enslaved laborers. The walls were reconstructed and enclosed gardens planted by
The Garden Club of Virginia
1952
The garden designs were by Alden Hopkins Landscape Architect
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #03 Thomas Jefferson series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1952.
Location. 38° 2.154′ N, 78° 30.27′ W. Marker is near Charlottesville, Virginia, in Albemarle County. It is in Venable. Marker can be reached from McCormick Road south of University Avenue (Business U.S. 250), on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 145 McCormick Road, Charlottesville VA 22903, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Henry Martin (within shouting distance of this marker); James Monroe’s First Farm (within shouting distance of this marker); Edgar Allan Poe (within shouting distance of this marker); Woodrow Wilson (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Thomas Jefferson Monument
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Photographed By Bradley Owen, August 14, 2023
2. These Garden Walls Marker
Photographed By Bradley Owen, August 14, 2023
3. Garden Wall Exterior
Photographed By Bradley Owen, August 14, 2023
4. Inside the Enclosed Area
Credits. This page was last revised on August 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 78 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 16, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
