Albemarle County / Greene County

Historical marker location:

Charlottesville, Virginia

( Marker is on Seminole Trail (U.S. 29) north of Frays Mill Road / Burnley Station Road, in the median.)

Marker installed: 2003

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.