On Monacan Trail Road (U.S. 29) at Lackey Lane (County Route 838), on the right when traveling south on Monacan Trail Road.
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 . . . — — Map (db m25473) HM
On Thomas Nelson Highway (U.S. 29) east of State Route 6, on the right when traveling west.
Nelson County. In the foothills of Virginia’s Piedmont,
Nelson County was formed in 1807 from Amherst County. The county was named for Thomas Nelson, Jr., governor of Virginia from June to November 1781. The county seat is Lovingston. The . . . — — Map (db m44042) HM