Directory of Albemarle Resources

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Albemarle County was formed in 1774 in Central Virginia approximately 110 miles southwest of Washington, D.C.; 70 miles west of Richmond. Its original land area included today's counties of Amherst, Buckingham, Fluvanna, and Nelson, much of Appomattox and part of Campbell. Albemarle County assumed its present boundaries in 1777. It was named in honor of William Ann Keppel, second Earl of Albemarle, who was then governor of the colony. The first county seat was located in Scottsville. In 1761, however, county government was moved to Charlottesville, which was established as a town in 1762 and established as a city on 1888.

Subcategories

• Batesville
• Business and Economy
• Charlottesville
• Crozet
• Earlysville
• Esmont
• Free Union
• Ivy
• Keswick
• North Garden
• Real Estate
• Recreation and Sports
• Scottsville
• Travel and Tourism
• University of Virginia
• White Hall

Resources in This Category

• Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society

  http://www.albemarlehistory.org/
  Information about membership and events.

• Albemarle County Fire and Rescue

  http://www.acfirerescue.org/
  Includes volunteer information, training, fire prevention, photos, and links.

• Albemarle County Genealogy

  http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~vaablema/albema.htm
  Albemarle County Genealogy. Resource page for tracking your ancestry.

• Albemarle County On Line

  http://www.albemarle.org/
  Information and links related to the County.

• Albemarle County Public Schools

  http://www.k12albemarle.org/
  Contains information on all the County's public schools.

• Cedar Spring Inn and Spa

  http://www.cedarspringinn.com/
  View and read about the amenities and join the mailing list.

• First Colony Winery

  http://www.firstcolonywinery.com/
  Produces a range of red, white, blush, and dessert wines in Charlottesville. Includes product descriptions, an award list, events, pictures, and a company overview.

• The Daily Progress On-line

  http://www.dailyprogress.com/
  Albemarle's main newspaper. Abbreviated version, with links to local information sources.

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