The Washington herald., 1912-04-30

ing country. Just beyond is the old cross
roads settlement. Simeon, where the
British were quartered during the Revo-
lutionary War.
Lying to the south and east of Month
cello are Tufton, Pantops. and Edgehill,
all formerly owned by Jefferson. The
latter was the home of GOV. Thomas
Randolph. his son-ln-law. Further along
the road leading from Charlottesville 10
Edgehill Is the Keswick country, one of
the finest residential sections of the
State. Places OF interest here are Castle
Hill, the home OF Amelia Rives, and Cas-
talia, the stock farm OF Mr.. Murray Boo
cock. besides many beautiful homes of
cultured and refined families. Southeast
Of Monticello lies ElIerslie. the estate Of
Capt. Hancock. and the home of some Of
the, most celebrated race horses in Amer
lea, Eolus, Morello, and others.
The Ivy Road bearing westward from
Charlottesville is closely built up with
handsome homes from the university to
Ivy. Along this highway are such places
as Monte Sano, the home of Senator
Martin; Birdwood. one Of the most beau
tiful colonial estates in the South. and
also Pennington. no less noted. OF the
new handsome homes that might be
named are Gen. Kearney's, perehed high
on Lewis Mountain; Ednam, near Woods
residence OF Mr.. E. d. Tayloe. To the
right is the Madison Park Subdivision,
which is being developed by H. W. Hill
leary & Co. into a suburban residential
section for cultivated people who are
anxious to have modern country homes.
A Beautiful SECTION.
The Green Mountain section, with fits
many handsome estates. though at a dis
mention as being one OF the finest COM
munities in the South. The beauty Of
the section has attracted many wealthy
people there, and there are few localities
situated far from a town that have finer
homes than those lying on the hilltops Of
this beautiful country. In this section
are Enniscarthy, Estouteville, Hamp-
stead, and other old colonial estates, be-
sides many new palatial residences.
The heslthfuI climate. the fine educa-
tional advantages, the pleasant social
conditions have attracted and still at
tract large numbers OF people to the vi
cinity of Charlottesville. The result has
been a steady appreciation in the value
OF the property.
Charlottesville is at the crossing of two
great railroad systems, the Chesapeake
and Ohio and the Southern Railway. 1t
q IS miles from Richmond g hours), lib
miles from Washington g hours), $50
miles from New York g hours), 4s4 miles
from Cincinnati Q4 hours), 1S3 miles from
Hot Springs Va, and $50 miles from Nor
folk, Va.
Charlottesville is a delightful place to
live, with social and climatic conditions
OF the highest order. 1t has all the ad-
vantages of the public speakers and dis
dnguished men who visit the University
OF Virginia and Monticello; the prominent
homes of the city are equipped with mod
ern conveniences, and the retail stores
carry handsome line Of goods to meet
the requirements Of a wealthy and cul-
tured community.
Charlottesville is on the Rivanna River.
which affords facilities for boating and
fishing. There are charming drives to
Monticello and other points of interest
and a boulevard extends through the
city to the university.
A horse show equal to any other in
the State is held every year, and the best
hunting and cross country riding is af-
forded by the noted Keswick and Char
lottesville hunt clubs.
Charlottesville is a growing city, and
is now commanding the attention Of in
vestors and homeseekers from all parts
Of the United States.
Charlottesville Is the home of the IA
nous Albemarle pippin. For forty