Jefferson Park Avenue in Charlottesville, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Fernando Símon Bolívar
1810–1898
Photographed by J. J. Prats, June 15, 2008
1. Fernando Símon Bolívar Marker
Fernando Bolívar, a native of Venezuela, attended the University of Virginia in 1827. He was the nephew and adopted son of Símon Bolívar, The Liberator, who sent him to study in the “Republic of Washington and Jefferson.” A friend of James Monroe and an admirer of Thomas Jefferson, Bolívar chose to continue his studies at the University. He returned to Venezuela where he became a distinguished man of letters and a brilliant diplomat.
Erected 1997 by the University of Virginia, John T. Casteen III, President; Hovey S. Dabney, Rector.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Hispanic Americans. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #03 Thomas Jefferson, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #05 James Monroe series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1827.
Location. 38° 1.903′ N, 78° 30.155′ W. Marker is in Charlottesville, Virginia. It is in Jefferson Park Avenue. It is on Jefferson Park Avenue east of Emmet Street (Business U.S. 29), on the right when traveling east. Marker is at Casa Bolívar, the Spanish House, at the University of Virginia. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1408 Jefferson Park Ave, Charlottesville VA 22903, 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
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Also see . . . Fernando Bolívar. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on May 12, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by J. J. Prats, June 15, 2008
2. Marker at Casa Bolívar
Marker is to the left of the front door of the Spanish House.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 3,201 times since then and 74 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 4, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
