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

Carousel

Virginia Discovery Museum

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 17, 2024

1. Carousel Marker

Inscription. The Virginia Discovery Museum carousel is one of the oldest remaining self-propelled carousels in America. Its seven horses are 1910 castings by amusement park ride manufacturer William F. Mangels from carvings by master carver Marcus C. Illions. The carousel has delighted families with free rides on the Downtown Mall since 2006.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.

Location. 38° 1.781′ N, 78° 28.674′ W. Marker is in Charlottesville, Virginia. It is in Downtown Mall. It is on East Main Street west of 6th Street, in the median. The marker hangs on the fencing around the carousel just outside of the Virginia Discovery Museum on the Downtown Mall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 513 E Main 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 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: A different marker also named Carousel (here, next to this marker); The Three Notch’d Road (a few steps from this marker); University Street Railway Co. Stables and Car Shed (a few steps from this marker); James Madison (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Jefferson (within

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shouting distance of this marker); James Monroe (within shouting distance of this marker); President Monroe’s Local Homes (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Stone Tavern and Central Hotel (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlottesville.

The Carousel image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 17, 2024

2. The Carousel

This marker is on the right.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 322 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 18, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.