Lovingston in Nelson County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Lovingston
Photographed by Kevin W., March 6, 2011
1. Lovingston Marker
This place became the county seat of Nelson when it was formed from Amherst in 1807. It was named for James Loving, Jr., who gave the land for the courthouse, built in 1808-09. The town was incorporated in 1807 and again in 1871, and deincorporated in 1938.
Erected 1946 by Virginia Conservation Commission. (Marker Number R-56.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1807.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 37° 45.576′ N, 78° 52.251′ W. Marker was in Lovingston, Virginia, in Nelson County. It was on Front Street (Business U.S. 29) just south of Main Street (State Route 1001), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Lovingston VA 22949, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was in the Piedmont and in Central Virginia. It was also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: A different marker also named Lovingston (a few steps from this marker); Hurricane Camille Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Confederate Memorial (about 400 feet away); Nelson County World War Memorial (about 500 feet away); Nelson County World War II Memorial (about 500 feet away); Nelson County Courthouse (about 500 feet away); Nelson Memorial Library (approx. ¾ mile away); Lovingston High School (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lovingston.
Photographed by Kevin W., March 6, 2011
2. Lovingston Marker
Photographed by Kevin W., March 6, 2011
3. Nelson County Court House
Credits. This page was last revised on September 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2011, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,168 times since then and 84 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 7, 2011, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
