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

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Piney River Cabin

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, July 31, 2012

1. Piney River Cabin Marker

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Virginia's virgin forest provided materials for the settlers' most basic shelter. Centuries ago, first growth trees were felled and the wood hewn to form this single-room log cabin in Piney River, Virginia, 45 minutes south of here. The structure is being reconstructed on this site and will be used to highlight 18th-century trades.

Erected by Michie Tavern.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 38° 0.522′ N, 78° 27.852′ W. Marker was near Charlottesville, Virginia, in Albemarle County. Marker could be reached from the intersection of Thomas Jefferson Parkway (Virginia Route 53) and Mitchie Tavern Lane (County Road 1102), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 683 Thomas Jefferson Parkway, Charlottesville VA 22902, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this location. Piney River Cabin ca. 1790 (a few steps from this marker); The Sowell House ca. 1822 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Sowell House Floor Plan (within shouting distance of this marker); The Open Porch (within shouting distance of this marker); Michie Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Michie Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Tobacco Barn ca. 1790 (within shouting distance of this marker); Meadow Run Grist Mill ca. 1797 (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlottesville.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has been replaced with the linked marker.

Also see . . . Mitchie Tavern. (Submitted on March 19, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)

The Piney River Cabin Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Denise Boose, April 19, 2011

2. The Piney River Cabin Marker

The Piney River Cabin Metal Smith Shop image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Denise Boose, April 19, 2011

3. The Piney River Cabin Metal Smith Shop

Photographed By Denise Boose, April 19, 2011

4. The Piney River Cabin Metal Smith Shop

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, July 31, 2012

5. Piney River Cabin Marker

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, July 31, 2012

6. Piney River Cabin Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 17, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 791 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 26, 2016, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 17, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 5, 6. submitted on November 26, 2016, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.