Southern Albemarle Rural Historic District
Posted by: vhasler
N 37° 54.444 W 078° 32.566
17S E 716025 N 4198387
Marker announcing a very large historical district.
Waymark Code: WMCJ2K
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 09/11/2011
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Marker text:
GA-46
Southern Albemarle Rural Historic District
Bounded by the James River to the south and the Rivanna River to the north, this nationally significant district encompasses 83,627 acres. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007, it includes buildings influenced by Jefferson’s Classical Revival ideals. The beauty of the Piedmont landscape is revealed in the panoramic vistas, farmlands, and vineyards. The district reflects the architectural and cultural influences of former residents Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe. The landscape remains predominantly agricultural with large farm complexes, historic villages, and an early transportation network of roads and waterways.
The huge historic district covers 836,270 acres with 1284 supporting buildings, 486 structures, and 3 objects per the application. Roughly bounded by Rivanna R., VA 20, Green Mt., James R., Blenheim, Jefferson Mill Rolling & Milton Rds. & Monroe Pkwy , Charlottesville. Guess didn't want to do all of the individual applications for government funding.
Marker Number: GA-46
Marker Title: Southern Albemarle Rural Historic District
Marker Location: East side of Scottsville Road VA20
County or Independent City: Albemarle County
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Program Sponsor: Department of Historic Resources, 2009
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