Near Covesville in Albemarle County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Covesville Apple Industry
1. Covesville Apple Industry Marker
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Covesville Apple Industry. . In 1866 Dr. William D. Boaz established the first commercial apple orchard in Covesville. These orchards specialized in the Albemarle Pippin, which became one of the most prized and profitable apple varieties grown in Virginia. By 1890 the success of this variety, shipped as far away as England and France, helped the Boaz orchards become one of the most productive commercial orchards in Virginia. As the business grew, it spurred the development of many of Covesville's buildings, including apple-packing plants, cider mills, workers' housing, stores, depots, and cooperages. Several of these sites remain within the Covesville Historic District, which is on the National Register of Historic Places.
In 1866 Dr. William D. Boaz established the first commercial apple orchard in Covesville. These orchards specialized in the Albemarle Pippin, which became one of the most prized and profitable apple varieties grown in Virginia. By 1890 the success of this variety, shipped as far away as England and France, helped the Boaz orchards become one of the most productive commercial orchards in Virginia. As the business grew, it spurred the development of many of Covesville's buildings, including apple-packing plants, cider mills, workers' housing, stores, depots, and cooperages. Several of these sites remain within the Covesville Historic District, which is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Erected 2005 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number GA-44.)
Location. 37° 53.438′ N, 78° 42.273′ W. Marker is near Covesville, Virginia, in Albemarle County. Marker is at the intersection of Monacan Trail Road (U.S. 29) and Lackey Lane (County Route 838), on the right when traveling
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south on Monacan Trail Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Covesville VA 22931, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 13, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,312 times since then and 48 times this year. Photo1. submitted on December 13, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
