The Woolen Mills

Historical marker location:

1835 Broadway St, Charlottesville, Virginia

( Marker is on East Market Street (County Road 1105) 0.3 miles south of Riverside Drive, on the right when traveling east.)

The Virginia Colony was known for its tobacco production, which was the main export during the 17th century. Virginia's tobacco exports helped make it one of the wealthiest colonies in North America.