The Washington herald., 1909-05-09

Charlottesville, the county seat OF Al
bemsrle County. IS in the very hesrt OF
Virginia. among the foothills OF the Blue
Ridge Mountains. Il is f15 miles SOUTH.
west Of Washington. on the Chesapeake
and Ohio and the Southern railroads.
The city OF Charlottesville, with pop
ulation Of n.o0O and steadily growing.
dates its beginning by the purchase Of
1909 acres Of land from Col Richard
Randolph. OF Henrico, extending north
and south from near Morris Creek and
east and west from where the Chesapeake
and Ohio depot now IS 20 Preston
Heights. The title OF this property vas
vested in Dr. Thomas Walker, as trustee,
and he was empowered 20 sell and con-
vey II TO purchasers.
The town was planned az the eastern
edge Of this tract, and consisted OF four
tiers OF squares. each tier running east
and west. containing seven squares. the
four tiers extending from Jefferson street
on the north side 10 South street on the
south. The public square for the court
house was the exterior OF the town The
act Of assembly establishing the town
was passed IN November, I7e2
Town Starts by Royal Decree.
It is therein recited that fifty acres OF
land contiguous 10 the courthouse had
already been laid OF into lots and streets.
and. as il would be Of great advantage
to the inhabitants OF the county IL Il
established a town for the reception OF
its traders, It was so established, 70 be
called and known by the name OF Char
lottesviIle. Dictated by the spirit OF 10y
atty then prevalent. the name was given
IN honor OF Princess Charlotte OF Meek
Ienburg-Strelitz, who had recently be-
come Queen Of England, as the wife OF
/ King George III
Charlottesville contains many historic
buildings and many points OF interest
/ FOR the student and traveller Here stands
the celebrated University OF Virginia.
which holds q place OF its own IN educa-
tiOaaI history. The foundation for the
/ university was laid il 1858, when the leg
/ islature OF the state by an act tncorpOr.
/ ated certain leading citizens Of Albemarle
County under the style OF Trustees of
AIbemarle Academy" who were empow-
| cred 10 take the necessary steps for the
! purpose Of raising funds required for the
t erection OF buildings and putting the
/ academy into operation
/ L was n0t until March, ISl4. that
/ Thomas Jefferson. the head and founder.
was elected 10 the board Of trustees.
when a period Of development was begun
/ which eventually led 10 the erection OF
the university.
I The history Of the University Of Vir-
ginia is one OF steady growth That this
growth is destined. under President Al
de-man. the first president Of the uni
ve-Sity. 70 continue and 10 be even more
remarkable than il has been for the lssI
4 few years is the conviction OF al who
study educational conditions in the South.
\. u. c. A. Building.
Another institution Of which the citi-
zens Of Charlottesville are justly proud
is the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton. which had its inception as far back
| as 1s71. II had its beginning in rooms OF
a building n the lower part OF Main
street Some OF the best and most hon
: cred citizens were members and worked
hard for its maintenance. II was not
Z Until ISs0 that an effort was made %
form mems reading room and library
association This was maintained until
ls95. when Il was reorga1ized into the
present Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton. which IS the result OF a steady and
determined effort toward a permanent 10
cation This has now been realized. and
the site Is considered by many 10 be the
best 10 be had for the purpose
Charlottesville contains several hand
some churches that would indeed be q
credit 20 a city Of two OF three times its
population Among the most imposing.
from an architectural point OF view may
be mentioned the new Christ Protestant
Episcopal Church. the Church OF the Holy
; Paraclete, Roman Catholic. Christian
South. and the Presbyterian and Baptist
churches
Wealthy People Live There.
Charlottesville is rapidly becoming q
{ center where wealthy people. wholly or
5 partially retired from active business az
2 fairs. make their homes. The climate,
the historical associations OF AIbemarIs
; County, and the educational advantages
: Of the town combine TO make the placs
, ideal in this respect That CharlOttes-
vile Is the educational center OF Tfr-
ginia. Il not for the entire South. goes
without saving. Because OF this. its pub
. lie and private schools are OF an ex-
ceedingly high order. and a local eduCa-
ti0nal association enjoys a reputation FOR
= aggressive educational work which could
not be enjoyed OUTSIDE Of e college town.
The business interests Of Charlottesville
/, are looked after in competent manner
by the local Chamber OF Commerce
which IS the chief force for bringing
! about expansion Of industry and civic
improvement. lis banks are among ire
strongest in Virginia lis industries are
. all growing and are on a sound founda-
: ton. The largest single industry is is
, wooden mills and cotton mills. combining
l 10 form a textile industry % great Den-
eft to the town Manufacturing is va
: ried. and affords abundant employment
, for its citizens. and sometimes others
r from the outside. The business men Of
. Charlottesville want more facFories. and
are working hard 70 get them
All in all. this handsome Virginia towr
is one Of the most interesting and pro-