National Register Listings in
Charlotte County, Virginia

Abell-Gleason House Albemarle County Courthouse Historic District Anderson Brothers Building Annefield Armstrong Knitting Factory Barringer Mansion Belmont Carter-Gilmer House Charlotte County Courthouse Charlotte Court House Historic District Charlottesville and Albemarle County Courthouse Historic District Charlottesville Coca-Cola Bottling Works Clarkton Bridge Dabney-Thompson House Delevan Baptist Church Enderly Ficklin-Crawford Cottage Fifeville and Tonsler Neighborhoods Historic District Foster Site, The Four Acres Four Locust Farm Fry's Spring Historic District Gardner-Mays Cottage Gravel Hill Greenfield Hard Bargain Holt, Charles B., House Hotel Gleason/Albemarle Hotel, Imperial Cafe House at Pireus Jackson P. Burley High School Jackson, Thomas Jonathan, Scuplture Jefferson School, Carver Recreation Center, and School Site Jefferson, Martha, Historic District Keysville Railroad Station King Lumber Company Warehouse King-Runkle House Lee, Robert Edward, Scuplture Lewis Farm Lewis, Meriwether and William Clark, Sculpture Locust Grove Maple Roads Marshall-Rucker-Smith House McConnell-Neve House McGuffey, William H., Primary School Memorial Gymnasium Monroe Hill Montebello Morea Mount Zion Baptist Church Mulberry Hill North Belmont Neighborhood Historic District Oak Lawn Oakhurst-Gildersleeve Neighborhood Historic District Patton Mansion Paxton Place Peyton-Ellington Building Piereus Store Pitts-Inge Preston Court Apartments Recoleta Red Hill Ridge Street Historic District Roanoke Plantation Robertson, Judge William J., House Rotunda, University of Virginia Rugby Road-University Corner Historic District Salem School Staunton Hill Stonefield Sunnyside Timberlake-Branham House Tonsler, Benjamin, House Toombs Tobacco Farm Turner-LaRowe House University Of Virginia Historic District Updike, Robert L., House Vowles, John, House Wade Archeological Site (44CH0062) Watkins House Wertland Street Historic District West Main Street Historic District Westview White Cross-Huntley Hall Woodfork Woolen Mills Chapel Woolen Mills Village Historic District Wyndhurst Young Building
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Charlotte County, located in the state of Virginia, has a rich and varied history that dates back to colonial times. The area was originally inhabited by Native American tribes, including the Monacan and Saponi, before European settlers arrived in the early 18th century. The county was formed in 1764 and named after Queen Charlotte, the wife of King George III.

During the American Revolution, Charlotte County played a significant role in the fight for independence. The county was a hotbed of patriots and resistance against British rule. Several important figures emerged from Charlotte County during this time, including Patrick Henry, who delivered his famous "Give me liberty or give me death" speech in nearby Richmond.

In the 19th century, Charlotte County's economy relied heavily on agriculture, particularly tobacco farming. Slavery was a prevalent institution in the county, with many plantations relying on enslaved labor. The county was also home to a significant lumber industry, with vast forests providing timber for construction and exports.

The Civil War brought significant changes to Charlotte County, as it became a battleground between the Union and Confederate forces. The county saw several military engagements, including the Battle of Keysville in 1864. The end of the war marked the beginning of a difficult period for the county, as it struggled to recover from the devastating effects of the conflict.

Today, Charlotte County preserves its historical heritage through various museums, historic sites, and landmarks. The county's history is celebrated and remembered, reminding visitors and residents alike of its role in shaping the region's past.

This timeline provides a condensed summary of the historical journey of Charlotte County, Virginia.

  • 1764: Charlotte County is officially formed from Lunenburg County.
  • Late 1700s: The American Revolution influences the area, with patriots and loyalists living in the county.
  • 1809: The town of Charlotte Court House is established as the county seat.
  • 1861-1865: The Civil War impacts the county, with engagements such as the Battle of Keysville taking place.
  • Early 1900s: The construction of railroads leads to increased economic growth for the county.
  • 1916: The last lynching in Virginia occurs in Charlotte County.
  • 1930s-1940s: The Great Depression and World War II bring challenges to the county's economy.
  • 1960s-1970s: Civil rights movements create tensions and lead to desegregation.
  • 1995: The County Courthouse and Clerk’s Office is destroyed by fire.
  • 2004: The Charlotte County Courthouse is reconstructed and reopened.