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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OSR_governor-james-barbour_Barboursville-VA.html
Here at Barboursville lie the ruins of the family home of James Barbour, Virginia's governor during the War of 1812. As commander of Virginia's militia forces, Barbour planned, organized, and directed the defense of Virginia from January until…
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Extending from the Orange County line on the north to the outskirts of Charlottesville with the Southwest Mountains forming its spine, this historic district encompasses more than 31,000 acres and contains some of the Piedmont's most pristine and …
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A short distance south are the ruins of Barboursville, built, 1814-1822, by James Barbour partly after plans made by Jefferson. It was burned, December 25, 1884. James Barbour, buried here, was governor of Virginia, 1812-1815, United States Senato…
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Historic LandmarkDesigned by Thomas Jeffersonfor Governor James Barbour.Built 1814, Destroyed by FireChristmas Day, 1884.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HME8W_albemarle-county-greene-county_Barboursville-VA.html
Albemarle County. Albemarle County was formed in 1744 from Goochland County and named for William Anne Keppel, the second Earl of Albemarle, titular governor of Virginia from 1747 to 1754. A portion of Louisa County was later added to Albemarle Co…
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