Lovingston is a census-designated place (CDP) in and the county seat of Nelson County , Virginia , United States. The population, as of the 2010 Census , was 520. Its ZIP Code is 22949. It was among the communities severely affected by flash flooding from Hurricane Camille in 1969.
91-628: Lovingston is part of the Charlottesville Metropolitan Statistical Area . Lovingston High School , Lovingston Historic District , and the Nelson County Courthouse are listed on the National Register of Historic Places . The town was formed in 1807 and has been the county seat of Nelson County since 1809 when the courthouse was built in the center of town. The original 30-acre parcel of land on which
182-784: A Dominican -run parish for Catholic students at the University of Virginia was dedicated (replacing a Newman Center begun in 1943), and named St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish. The first Mass of record in Charlottesville was celebrated in the parlor of F. M. Paoli's residence, presumably on Random Row, now West Main Street. Services were held for about 12 years after that in the Town Hall. The presiders were priests who came from St. Francis Assisi Church in Staunton and then traveled on to other missions in
273-440: A 3.3% unemployment rate. According to the city's 2019 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report the largest employers in the city are as follows: As of 2016, 11,129 people work for the government, with 376 working for the federal government, 7,796 working for the state government, and 2,957 working for the local government. Charlottesville has a large series of attractions and venues for its relatively small size. Visitors come to
364-477: A church were destroyed. Many displaced community members moved into the Westhaven public housing project. The land was not redeveloped until the late 1970s. Despite razing this small area comprising about 20 acres abutting West Main Street in the city's commercial downtown area, Charlottesville maintained its vibrant black community spanning the much larger and still extant Ridge Street and Fifeville neighborhoods to
455-443: A cross on Cherry Avenue, a street in a mostly African-American neighborhood in Charlottesville. It was speculated that the cross burning might be a reaction to "a white man [who] had been known to socialize with one of the young Negro women in that vicinity." In 1956, crosses were burned outside a progressive church. In 1947, Charlottesville organized a local NAACP branch. In 2001, the Charlottesville and Albemarle Branches of
546-547: A heavily populated area of the Western hemisphere." Thirty-three inches of measured rain fell in a short period of five hours in town, the day prior five inches in a half-hour and 153 Virginians were killed, three of whom lived in Lovingston, and some still missing. Many buildings were destroyed (207) and 70 more were damaged. The town was sited to avoid heavy flooding ; however, the surrounding areas were more severely damaged, including
637-399: A household in the city was $ 26,964, and the median income for a family was $ 70,486. The per capita income for the city was $ 22,411. About 6% of the population was below the poverty line. Lovingston became an independent town in 1871 and was de-incorporated in 1938. It has been the second seat of Nelson County since its formation in 1807 when Colleen was the original seat of Government for what
728-462: A household in the city was $ 44,535, and the median income for a family was $ 63,934. The per capita income for the city was $ 26,049. About 10.5% of families and 27.3% of the population were below the poverty line , including 15.8% of those under age 18 and 7.9% of those age 65 or over. 20% of Charlottesville residents have a graduate or professional degree, compared with 10% in the United States as
819-450: A household in the county was $ 37,393, and the median income for a family was $ 42,876. Males had a median income of $ 31,493 versus $ 22,155 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 16,952. About 8.00% of families and 10.70% of the population were below the poverty line , including 13.20% of those under age 18 and 11.60% of those age 65 or over. The Board of Supervisors are elected from single-member districts . Amherst County
910-550: A planned raid by Colonel Banastre Tarleton , allowing a narrow escape. Unlike much of Virginia, Charlottesville was spared the brunt of the American Civil War . The only battle to take place in Charlottesville was the skirmish at Rio Hill , an encounter in which George Armstrong Custer briefly engaged local Confederate Home Guards before retreating. A year later, the Charlottesville Factory, founded c. 1820–30,
1001-476: A score of 13–12 in overtime on May 27, 2023. The soccer program is also strong; the Men's team shared a national title with Santa Clara in 1989 and won an unprecedented four consecutive NCAA Division I Championships (1991–1994). Their coach during that period was Bruce Arena , who later won two MLS titles at D.C. United and coached the U.S. National Team during the 2002 and 2006 World Cups. The Virginia Men's soccer team won
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#17330852670661092-465: A similar scenic drive that extends 469 miles (755 km) south to Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina , terminates at the southern entrance of Shenandoah, where it turns into Skyline Drive. This junction of the two scenic drives is only 22 miles (35 km) west of downtown Charlottesville. Charlottesville's downtown is a center of business for Albemarle County . It is home to
1183-501: A symbol of political turbulence nationwide. The city succeeded in the removal of the Lee and Jackson statues on July 10, 2021, in addition to a statue of Meriwether Lewis , William Clark and Sacagawea of the Lewis and Clark Expedition . Christ Episcopal Church was Charlottesville's first church. It was begun in 1820 by builders on loan from Thomas Jefferson, and the congregation's current home
1274-490: A whole. Federally, Charlottesville is part of Virginia's 5th congressional district , represented by Republican Bob Good , elected in 2020. The city of Charlottesville has an overall crime rate higher than the national average, which tends to be a typical pattern for urban areas of the Southern United States . The total crime index for Charlottesville was 487.9 crimes committed per 100,000 citizens for
1365-612: Is Amherst County also which Nelson County split away from. Lovingston has been home to the courthouse since its construction in 1809. Lovingston sits in the 59th District of the Virginia House of Delegates, represented by Republican Matt Fariss and the 25th District of the Senate of Virginia, represented by Democrat Creigh Deeds . Federally, Lovingston is part of Virginia's 5th congressional district, represented by Republican Bob Good , elected in 2020. The white building at 622 Front Street
1456-538: Is Lovingston's most historic African-American landmark. Located on a prominent site overlooking the village from the west, the church and a school (no longer standing) were built by the American Missionary Association around 1870 to serve the freedmen and women of Nelson County. The church cemetery has over 100 marked graves in the kept area. A small number of celebrities were born in or near Lovingston. These individuals have helped put Lovingston on
1547-616: Is a county , located in the Piedmont region and near the center of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. The county is part of the Lynchburg Metropolitan Statistical Area , and its county seat is also named Amherst . Amherst County was created in 1761 out of Albemarle County , and it was named in honor of Lord Jeffery Amherst , the so-called "Conqueror of Canada". In 1807 as population increased,
1638-537: Is also home to the Charlottesville Alliance FC , a soccer team who compete in the NPSL. Voters elect a five-member council to serve as the legislative and governing body. Elected through at-large districts, the members serve four-year terms. Every two years, they select a councilor to serve as mayor. The mayor presides over meetings, calls special meetings, makes some appointments to advisory boards, and serves as
1729-474: Is also home to the Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School where all U.S. Army military lawyers, known as "JAGs", take courses specific to military law. The Corner is the commercial district abutting the main grounds of the University of Virginia along University Avenue. This area is full of college bars, eateries, and University merchandise stores, and is busy with student activity during
1820-685: Is home to the University of Virginia 's athletic teams, the Cavaliers , most notably the 2019 NCAA Men's National Basketball Champions. The Cavaliers have a wide fan base throughout the region and state. The Cavaliers field teams in sports from soccer to basketball, and have modern facilities that draw spectators throughout the year. Cavalier football season draws the largest crowds during the academic year, with football games played in Scott Stadium . The stadium hosted large musical events, including concerts by
1911-608: Is in the Charlottesville area. Other large employers include Crutchfield , Emerson Automation Solutions , PepsiCo and S&P Global . 18% of people employed in Charlottesville live there, while 82% commute into the city. 42% of those commuting to Charlottesville live in Albemarle County . Additionally, 11,497 people commute from Charlottesville outside of the city for employment. 51% of those commuting from Charlottesville work in Albemarle County. In 2016, Charlottesville had
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#17330852670662002-584: Is land and 4.9 square miles (13 km ) (1.0%) is water. As of the census of 2000, there were 31,894 people, 11,941 households, and 8,645 families residing in the county. The population density was 67 people per square mile (26 people/km ). There were 12,958 housing units at an average density of 27 units per square mile (10 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 77.67% White , 19.79% Black or African American , 0.81% Native American , 0.35% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 0.41% from other races , and 0.94% from two or more races. 0.96% of
2093-490: Is legally in Albemarle County ). During the academic year, over 20,000 students enter Charlottesville to attend the university. Its main grounds are located on the west side of Charlottesville, with Thomas Jefferson 's Academical Village, known as the Lawn , as the centerpiece. The Lawn is a long esplanade crowned by two prominent structures, The Rotunda (designed by Jefferson) and Old Cabell Hall (designed by Stanford White ). Along
2184-514: Is located in Nelson County in the center of the Commonwealth of Virginia along U.S. 29 just west of Peebles Mountain. The village has a total area of 4.03 square miles (10.44 km2), all of it land. Lovingston is 147 miles (237 km) from Washington, D.C. and 102 miles (164 km) from Richmond. Lovingston has a four-season humid subtropical climate, with all months being well-watered, though
2275-540: Is represented by Republican Tom A. Garrett, Jr. in the Virginia Senate , Republican T. Scott Garrett and Republican Ronnie R. Campbell in the Virginia House of Delegates , and Republican Ben Cline in the U.S. House of Representatives . Amherst County is served by Amherst County Public Schools, which operates one central high school , two middle schools, and several elementary schools. Temple Christian School
2366-610: The Dave Matthews Band , The Rolling Stones and U2 . John Paul Jones Arena , which opened in 2006, is the home arena of the Cavalier basketball teams, in addition to serving as a site for concerts and other entertainment events. The arena seats 14,593 for basketball. In its first season in the new arena concluded in March 2007, the Virginia men's basketball team tied with UNC for 1st in
2457-531: The Downtown Mall , one of the longest outdoor pedestrian malls in the nation, with stores, restaurants, theaters and civic attractions. The renovated Paramount Theater hosts various events, including Broadway shows and concerts. Local theatrics downtown includes Charlottesville's community theater Live Arts. Outside downtown are the New Lyric Theatre and Heritage Repertory Theatre at UVa. Other attractions on
2548-772: The Great Valley . The town took its name from the British queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz . During the American Revolutionary War , Congress imprisoned the Convention Army in Charlottesville at the Albemarle Barracks between 1779 and 1781. The Governor and legislators had to abandon the capitol temporarily and on June 4, 1781, Jack Jouett warned the Virginia Legislature meeting at Monticello of
2639-547: The Stanley Plan , which prohibited and denied funding to integrated public schools. Segregated schools remained open, however. The first African-American member of the Charlottesville School Board was Raymond Bell in 1963. In 1963, later than many Southern cities, civil rights activists in Charlottesville began protesting segregated restaurants with sit-ins , such as one that occurred at Buddy's Restaurant near
2730-661: The University of Virginia to its west and Rivanna River to its east. Charlottesville has a four-season humid subtropical climate ( Köppen Cfa ), with all months being well-watered, though the period from May to September is the wettest. Winters are somewhat cool, with a January average of 36.2 °F (2.3 °C), though lows can fall into the teens (< −7 °C) on some nights and highs frequently (11 days in January) reach 50 °F (10 °C). Spring and autumn provide transitions of reasonable length. Summers are hot and humid, with July averaging 77.6 °F (25.3 °C) and
2821-454: The VHSL Group AA boys' soccer championship in 2004. St. Anne's-Belfield School won its fourth state private-school championship in ten years in football in 2006. The Covenant School won the state private-school title in boys' cross country in the 2007–2008 school year, the second win in as many years, and that year the girls' cross country team won the state title. Monticello High School won
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2912-405: The census of 2010, there were 43,475 people, 17,778 households, and 7,518 families residing in the city. The population density was 4,220.8 people per square mile (1,629.7 people/km ). There were 19,189 housing units. The racial makeup of the city was 69.1% White , 19.4% Black American , 0.3% Native American , 6.4% Asian , 1.8% from other races , and 3.0% from two or more races. 5.1% of
3003-406: The 2010 census, there were 520 people, 231 households, and 114 families residing in the town. There were 262 housing units. The racial makeup of the city was 72.5% White, 19.6% Black or African American, 0.6% Native American, 1.3% Asian, 1.2% from other races, and 4.8% from two or more races. 2.7% of the population were Hispanics or Latinos of any race. Of the 231 households, 21.6% had children under
3094-481: The 71-mile historic Three Notch'd Road . Orange , located 26 miles (42 km) northeast of the city, was the hometown of President James Madison . The University of Virginia , founded by Jefferson, straddles the city's southwestern border. Jefferson's home and primary plantation , Monticello , located 3 miles (5 km) southeast of the city, is, along with the University of Virginia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site , each attracting thousands of tourists from across
3185-656: The ACC. Virginia Cavaliers men's basketball won the ACC outright in the 2013–14 season, as well as the 2014 ACC tournament . The team finished the season ranked #3 in the AP poll before losing to Tom Izzo 's Spartans by two points in the Sweet Sixteen held in Brooklyn, New York. The Cavaliers' men's basketball team won the NCAA championship on April 8, 2019. Lacrosse has become a significant part of
3276-876: The Charlottesville Festival of the Photograph in June, and the Virginia Festival of the Book in March. In addition, the Foxfield Races are steeplechase races held in April and September of each year. A Fourth of July celebration, including a Naturalization Ceremony, is held annually at Monticello, and a First Night celebration has been held on the Downtown Mall since 1982. Charlottesville has no professional sports teams, but
3367-522: The Charlottesville Symphony at the University of Virginia. The Charlottesville area was the home of Thomas Jefferson , James Madison , and James Monroe . Monticello , Jefferson's plantation manor, is located just a few miles from downtown. The home of James Monroe , Ash Lawn-Highland , is down the road from Monticello . About 25 miles (40 km) northeast of Charlottesville lies the home of James and Dolley Madison , Montpelier . During
3458-466: The Charlottesville sports scene. The Virginia Men's team won their first NCAA Championship in 1972; in 2006, they won their fourth national championship and were the first team to finish undefeated in 17 games (then a record for wins). The team won its seventh National Championship in 2021. Virginia's Women's team has three NCAA Championships to its credit, with wins in 1991, 1993, and 2004. The team most recently lost in 2023 semi finals to Notre Dame by
3549-603: The City of Charlottesville with Albemarle County for statistical purposes, bringing its population to approximately 160,000. Charlottesville is the heart of the Charlottesville metropolitan area , which includes Albemarle, Buckingham , Fluvanna , Greene , and Nelson counties. Charlottesville was the home of two U.S. presidents , Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe . During their terms as Governors of Virginia , they lived in Charlottesville and traveled to and from Richmond , along
3640-618: The Downtown Mall are the Virginia Discovery Museum and a 3,500 seat outdoor amphitheater, the Ting Pavilion (formerly the Sprint Pavilion and the nTelos Wireless Pavilion). Court Square, just a few blocks from the Downtown Mall, is the original center of Charlottesville and several of the historic buildings there date back to the city's founding in 1762. Charlottesville also is home to the University of Virginia (most of which
3731-583: The English town hall plan featuring a two-story temple front with a ground floor arcaded piazza . This design bridges the gap between colonial courthouse design and the Jeffersonian temple form. The hurricane of 1969 was a profound event that has had a lasting impact on Lovingston. Dr. Robert H. Simpson at the National Hurricane Center called Hurricane Camille "the greatest recorded storm ever to hit
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3822-511: The French during the Seven Years' War. Jeffery Amherst had previously been named as Governor of Virginia , although he never came to this colony. In 1806 the county took its present proportions, when Nelson County was formed from its northern half. At that point, the county seat was moved to the village of Five Oaks, later renamed Amherst. The present county courthouse was built in 1870 and has served
3913-490: The Lawn and the parallel Range are dormitory rooms reserved for distinguished students. The University Programs Council is a student-run body that programs concerts, comedy shows, speakers, and other events open to the students and the community, such as the annual "Lighting of the Lawn". One block from The Rotunda, the University of Virginia Art Museum exhibits work drawn from its collection of more than 10,000 objects and special temporary exhibitions from sources nationwide. It
4004-623: The NAACP merged to form the Albemarle-Charlottesville NAACP Branch. In the fall of 1958, Charlottesville closed its segregated white schools as part of Virginia's strategy of massive resistance to federal court orders requiring integration as part of the implementation of the Supreme Court of the United States decision Brown v. Board of Education . The closures were required by a new series of state laws collectively known as
4095-475: The NCAA Championship again in both 2009 and 2014 under coach George Gelnovatch . Virginia's baseball team, has enjoyed a resurgence in recent years, under Head Coach Brian O'Connor, after hosting several regionals and Super Regionals in the post-season, and playing in the 2009, 2011, and 2014 College World Series . They finished as runners-up in the 2014 edition, despite outscoring Vanderbilt 17–12 in
4186-896: The Randolph Brothers performing. In 1974, other social clubs listed are the Bethune Art and Literary Club, The Lucky Twenty Club, and the Les Amies Club. Starting in the 2010s Charlottesville received national attention because of local conflict between those who did and those who did not want Confederate symbols removed. The Washington Post has reported that "Nowhere has this clash been more fraught than in Charlottesville, where parks have been renamed, then renamed again, streets have been re-christened, and stickers bearing white supremacist slogans go up as quickly as activists can remove them." City attempts to remove statues of Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson from downtown parks have been
4277-693: The South Garden Baptist Church, and the Ebenezer Baptist Church. The first Catholic church in Charlottesville was the Church of the Paraclete, built in 1880 and erected as a parish in 1896. In 1906 the church building was renovated and the parish was renamed to Holy Comforter. A second parish was erected for the growing Catholic population in 1976 called the Church of the Incarnation. In 1967
4368-440: The University of Virginia. In 1965, the city government razed the downtown African American neighborhood Vinegar Hill as an urban renewal project, after the city council passed a law stating that "unsanitary and unsafe" properties could be taken over by a housing authority . Vinegar Hill had served the needs of the black community while the city remained segregated . One hundred thirty homes, five Black-owned businesses, and
4459-643: The VHSL Group AA state football title in 2007. Charlottesville High School's boys' soccer team were state champs again in 2019, when it won the VHSL Class 4A Championship. Charlottesville is also home to the Charlottesville Tom Sox of the Valley Baseball League who won the 2017 & 2019 league championships. Their home stadium is Crutchfield Park at Charlottesville High School. Charlottesville
4550-435: The age of 18 living with them, 14.2% were married couples living together, 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 50.6% were non-families. 46.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 37.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The age distribution was 16.5% under the age of 18 and 20.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 53.5 years. The median income for
4641-501: The area currently known as Amherst County, drawn by the desire for land and the good tobacco-growing soil. Amherst County was formed in 1761, from part of southwestern Albemarle County . The original county seat had been in Cabelsville, now Colleen , in what would later become Nelson County. The county was named for Lord Amherst , known as the "Conqueror of Canada ", who commanded the British forces that successfully secured Canada from
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#17330852670664732-472: The area for wine and beer tours, ballooning, hiking, and world-class entertainment that perform at one of the area's four larger venues. The city is both the launching pad and home of the Dave Matthews Band as well as the center of a sizable indie music scene. Charlottesville hosts multiple orchestral groups including the Blue Ridge Chamber Orchestra, Youth Orchestras of Central Virginia, and
4823-819: The area. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 10.3 square miles (27 km ), virtually all of which is land. Charlottesville is located in central Virginia along the Rivanna River —a tributary of the James —just west of the Southwest Mountains, a range which parallels the Blue Ridge about 20 miles (32 km) to the west. Charlottesville is 99 miles (159 km) from Washington, D.C. , and 72 miles (116 km) from Richmond . Charlottesville exists on rolling hills between
4914-408: The area. They hunted and fished mainly along the countless rivers and streams in the county. With the establishment of the Virginia Colony in 1607, English emigrants arrived in North America. By the late 17th century English explorers and traders had traveled up the James River to this area. Early trading posts were established between 1710 and 1720. By 1730, many new English colonial families moved into
5005-453: The balcony only. At its peak, the theater showed one movie on weeknights, two on Saturday nights, and a matinée and two evening shows on Sunday. On Thursday nights, the film was preceded by a live stage show, often local musicians or travelling Vaudeville shows. McClellan managed the theater until 1970, and Nelson Hall closed in 1973. The building has since been intermittently used as a performance space and church. Bright Hope Baptist Church
5096-435: The best milk shakes in Nelson County. Dr. Kilmartin retired in 1971, but the drug store remained open until 1980. The Orchard House was built in 1874 as the second home of Judge John D. Horsley, who served at the Courthouse. His son Thomas (Thos for short) M. Horsley took up residence here, making a successful orchard business named Village View that overlooked Lovingston. After Thomas' untimely death, his sorrowful widow let
5187-455: The ceremonial head of government. Charlottesville city is overwhelmingly Democratic. The City Council appoints the City Manager, the Director of Finance, the City Assessor, the Clerk of the council, and members of major policy-making Boards and Commissions. The City Manager serves as the Chief Administrative Officer for the city. According to the official page the current city council are: Amherst County, Virginia Amherst County
5278-429: The communities of Massie's Mill, Roseland, Bryant, and many others. Lovingston served as the center of rescue and recovery operations after the storm. 185 miles of road were severely damaged or lost in the flood. The 153 Nelson County residents lost to Hurricane Camille have been commemorated in a number of ways over the years. In the Courthouse Square stands a monument honoring the 153 Nelson County residents who died in
5369-420: The country every year. At the time of European settlement, part of the area that became Charlottesville was occupied by a Monacan village called Monasukapanough . An Act of the Assembly of Albemarle County established Charlottesville in 1762. Thomas Walker was named its first trustee. It was situated along a trade route called Three Notched Road (present day U.S. Route 250 ), which led from Richmond to
5460-412: The county ever since. Amherst County produced more Confederate soldiers per capita than anywhere else in the Confederate States of America . In the early days, the major crop raised in Amherst County was tobacco. Apple orchards were part of mixed farming that replaced tobacco, especially in the late 19th century. Timber, mining and milling were also important industries. The introduction of the railroad in
5551-426: The county was reduced in size in order to form Nelson County . Tobacco was the major cash crop of the county during its early years. The labor-intensive crop was worked and processed by enslaved Africans and African Americans before the American Civil War . As of the 2020 census , the population of the county was 31,307. Beginning thousands of years in the past, Native Americans were the first humans to populate
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#17330852670665642-401: The county, including about 25 miles of the Appalachian Trail , which runs through the George Washington National Forest . Offshoot trails lead to peaks in Amherst, such at Mount Pleasant, Cole Mountain, and Tar Jacket Ridge. Amherst County Fair According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 479 square miles (1,240 km ), of which 474 square miles (1,230 km )
5733-413: The floor. The factory was rebuilt immediately and was known as the Woolen Mills until its liquidation in 1962. After Reconstruction ended, Charlottesville's African American population suffered under Jim Crow laws that segregated public places and limited opportunity. Schools were racially segregated and African Americans were not served in many local businesses. Public parks were planned separately for
5824-401: The high exceeding 90 °F (32 °C) on 34.4 or more days per year. Snowfall is highly variable from year to year but is normally moderate, averaging 17.0 inches (43 cm). What does fall does not remain on the ground for long. Extremes have ranged from −10 °F (−23 °C) on January 19, 1994, up to 107 °F (42 °C), most recently on September 7, 1954. Notes : As of
5915-532: The late 19th century greatly influenced the county's growth. The county contains many good examples of 18th, 19th and early 20th century rural and small town architecture. The downtown area of Amherst is a classic example of early 20th century commercial architecture. Recreational attractions are located throughout the county. There are four recreational and public lakes, namely Mill Creek, Thrashers Lake, Otter Lake and Stonehouse Lake, which offer opportunities to fish, canoe or kayak. There are many parks and trails in
6006-419: The map. Charlottesville, Virginia Charlottesville , colloquially known as C'ville , is an independent city in Virginia , United States. It is the seat of government of Albemarle County , which surrounds the city, though the two are separate legal entities. It is named after Queen Charlotte . At the 2020 census , the city's population was 46,553. The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines
6097-412: The number of reported crimes within Charlottesville occurred from 2009 up to 2013. Charlottesville is the home of the National Radio Astronomy Observatory headquarters, the Leander McCormick Observatory and the CFA Institute . It is served by two area hospitals, the Martha Jefferson Hospital founded in 1903, and the University of Virginia Hospital . The National Ground Intelligence Center (NGIC)
6188-402: The orchard fall into ruin. Suddenly she rolled up her sleeves and rescued it, eventually remarrying. The Orchard was operable until 1962. It is now a central Virginia bed and breakfast . The vineyard owned by AI Weed, who was the second president of the Virginia Winery Association, was founded in 1973. It sits on 600 acres outside the historic district of Lovingston. Robert Lee Camden owned
6279-414: The original design is still present today with very few alterations. The courthouse is a significant marker of Lovingston's history as a courthouse town. It was the first public building built after the town's formation in 1807, and expansions have enabled it to remain in use to the present. Notable buildings in the square include the Whitehead Law office, the First Clerk's office, and the original jail that
6370-422: The period from May to September is the wettest. Winters are somewhat cool, with a January average of 34.5 °F (1.4 °C). Spring and autumn provide transitions of reasonable length. Summers are hot and humid, with July averaging 75.6 °F(24.2 °C). Snowfall is highly variable from year to year but is normally light and does not remain on the ground for long, averaging 17.1 inches (43.4 cm). As of
6461-442: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 11,941 households, out of which 31.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.00% were married couples living together, 12.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.60% were non-families. 24.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
6552-436: The population were Hispanics or Latinos of any race. There were 17,778 households, out of which 17.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 28.1% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 57.7% were non-families. 34.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
6643-403: The property from 1910 to 1935. The land was used for the apple, corn, tobacco, and cattle businesses. The original buildings in the vineyard were built around 1860 and are still in use for storage. Clarence T. Wright, nephew of R. L. Camden and a local mail carrier, inherited the property in 1935 and died in 1968. Lovingston was once home to Nelson County's only movie theater , Nelson Hall, which
6734-544: The school year. Pedestrian traffic peaks during the university's home football games and graduation ceremonies. Much of the university's Greek life is on the nearby Rugby Road , contributing to the nightlife and local bar scene. West Main Street, running from the Corner to the Downtown Mall , is a commercial district of restaurants, bars, and other businesses. Charlottesville is host to the annual Virginia Film Festival in October,
6825-468: The second level have been home to several individual tenants and families up to the present day, including the pastors of Lovingstons's four Baptist churches and their families during the early 1900s. The property is best known as the home to the local pharmacy , which was opened by Dr. E.B. Rowan in 1932 and was later managed by Dr. Joseph Kilmartin. Doctor Kilmartin's Pharmacy was a popular place for residents of Lovingston to spend time, as it boasted some of
6916-463: The south, and the Tenth & Page and Rose Hill neighborhoods to the north. Neighborhood civic associations, social clubs, and church groups sponsored activities for its residents. The Blue Mints Social Club met at the home of Mrs. Reva Shelton on December 1, 1974. At this meeting, the group planned their annual "Baskets of Cheer", and hosted a Cabaret Dance on New Year's Eve at Carver Recreation Center, with
7007-620: The subject of extensive, unresolved litigation. In August 2017, white supremacist groups opposed to their removal organized the " Unite the Right rally " to protest against the removal of the Robert E. Lee statue from then Lee Park, subsequently renamed Emancipation Park . After the rally, a white nationalist drove a car into protesters , resulting in the death of counter-protester Heather Heyer and causing injuries to 19 other counter-protesters. The incident became national news and Charlottesville became
7098-494: The summer, the Ash Lawn-Highland Opera Festival is held at the downtown Paramount Theater with a performance at Ash Lawn-Highland. The nearby Shenandoah National Park offers recreational activities, scenic mountains and hiking trails. Skyline Drive is a scenic drive that runs the length of the park, alternately winding through thick forest and emerging upon sweeping scenic overlooks. The Blue Ridge Parkway ,
7189-531: The three-game series. The team then avenged this loss the following year, beating Vanderbilt in 2015 for its first NCAA baseball title. Charlottesville area high school sports have been prominent throughout the state. Charlottesville is a hotbed for lacrosse in the country, with teams such as St. Anne's-Belfield School , The Covenant School , Tandem Friends School , Charlottesville Catholic School, Charlottesville High School , Western Albemarle High School and Albemarle High School . Charlottesville High School won
7280-483: The town sits was given by the Loving family, a very influential family over the years of the town's history. The town is dominated by the courthouse in the center of town with a grid pattern of streets surrounding it. Front, Second, and Spring streets (which are now Route 29) run in a north–south direction, while Main and Pleasant streets run in an east–west direction. The layout of the town was designed by George W. Varnum and
7371-518: The tragedy. The town has been recognized on the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic Places since 2005 with 134 contributing buildings and sites within 225-acre designated historic area. Architectural styles present include Federal, Greek Revival, Gothic Revival, Italianate, Colonial Revival, Dutch Colonial Revival, Craftsman, and Modern Movements, as well as commercial and governmental buildings. Lovingston
7462-476: The white and African American populations: four for whites, and one for African Americans built on the site of a former dump. The Ku Klux Klan had chapters in the Charlottesville area beginning at least in the early twentieth century, and events such as lynchings and cross burnings occurred in the Charlottesville area. In 1898, Charlottesville resident John Henry James was lynched in the nearby town of Ivy. In August 1950, three white men were observed burning
7553-437: The year of 2006; the national average for the United States was 320.9 crimes committed per 100,000 citizens. For the year of 2006, Charlottesville ranked higher on all violent crimes except for robbery ; the city ranked lower in all categories of property crimes except for larceny theft . In 2013 there were a total of 371 crimes reported; of these 38 were violent crimes and 333 were property crimes . A downward trend in
7644-517: Was William D. Gibbons . The date he became pastor is not known with certainty, but was about 1868. A current predominantly African-American church can trace its lineage to that first church. Congregation Beth Israel's 1882 building is the oldest synagogue building still standing in Virginia. In 1974, some of the Baptist churches in Charlottesville included the Union Run Baptist Church,
7735-440: Was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.91. The age distribution was 14.9% under the age of 18, 24.3% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27.8 years. The population was 52.3% female and 47.7% male. The city's low median age and the "bulge" in the 18-to-24 age group are both due to the presence of the University of Virginia . The median income for
7826-400: Was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.95. In the county, the population was spread out, with 23.50% under the age of 18, 9.70% from 18 to 24, 27.70% from 25 to 44, 25.30% from 45 to 64, and 13.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 91.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.10 males. The median income for
7917-532: Was accidentally burnt during General Philip Sheridan 's 1865 raid through the Shenandoah Valley. However, the mayor had surrendered the city to Generals Custer and Sheridan to keep the town from being burned. The factory had been taken over by the Confederacy and used to manufacture woolen clothing for the soldiers. It caught fire when some coals taken by Union troops to burn the nearby railroad bridge dropped on
8008-414: Was based on a design from Thomas Jefferson . Along Court Street were several taverns and hotels where people would gather to dine and rest on court days. Court days were a weekly event that would bring people from all over the county. The entire square would be filled with court attendees and their families picnicking and socializing. The courthouse was designed by Shelton Crosthwait and is derived from
8099-504: Was completed in the early 1900s. The first black church in Charlottesville, the First Baptist Church of Charlottesville, was established in 1864. Previously, it was illegal for African Americans to have their own churches, although they were allowed to worship in designated areas in white churches, if the white church members allowed it. Its first black pastor (previously, it was required by law that all churches have white pastors),
8190-511: Was established as a livery and inn for travelers on the Stage Road in the early 1800s. The lower section was altered to accommodate for retail space in the 1930s, but there were once stables where guests would keep their horses on the street level. During the American Civil War , the Inn was occupied by Confederate Soldiers and used as a hospital for soldiers wounded in nearby battles. The apartments on
8281-418: Was moved to Front Street from the nearby Oak Ridge estate in the 1920s. Manager J. H. McClellan bought the theater in 1945, and added a brick lobby with upstairs apartment to the front of the original two-story wooden structure shortly after. The theater seats 300 on the first level, and 99 in a balcony accessed by a separate entrance on the south side; during segregation , African American patrons could sit in
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