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Jack Jouett's Ride Historic Marker
Route 33
Cuckoo, VA 23117
(804) 367-2323
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.dhr.state.va.us/
This historic marker commemorates the site of the historic Cuckoo tavern. Open 24 hours a day.
JACK JOUETT�S RIDE
From the tavern that stood here, Jack Jouett rode to Charlottesville, by the Old Mountain Road, in time to warn the members of the Virginia government of the coming of Tarleton�s British cavalry, June 3, 1781. 
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Jackson Park
Parks and Grounds Division of the City of Charlottesville
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 970-3589
Web Site: http://www.charlottesville.org/index.aspx?page=339
Jackson Park consists of 0.4 acres and
includes all of the property bordered
by Jefferson Street, Fourth Street
N.E., High Street and the Albemarle
County Court Building. This property,
once known as "McKee's Row", was deeded
to the City by Paul Goodloe McIntire in
1919 to be used as a park. A narrow
lane which once ran between...
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James Madison Landmark Forest
11407 Constitution Highway
Montpelier Station, VA 22957
(540) 672-2728
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.montpelier.org
Montpelier, the lifelong home of
President James Madison, is also home
to the James Madison Landmark Forest �
a 200-acre old-growth forest. This
remnant of the original hardwood
forests that once blanketed the
Piedmont of the United States was
designated a National Natural Landmark
in 1987 by the U.S. Department of
Interior. Many of the...
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James Madison Museum
129 Caroline Street
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 672-1776
Fax: (540) 672-0231
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.jamesmadisonmus.org
Nation's only James Madison Museum commemorates the 4th President of the U.S. and Father of the Constitution. Located in Madison's home county of Orange, VA. Exhibits deal with the life and times of Madison and include furnishings from Montpelier, correspondence, fashions, and books from the Madison library. There is an unusual Hall of Agriculture with...
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James Madison's Montpelier
11407 Constitution Hwy
Montpelier Station, VA 22957
540-672-2728
Fax: 540-672-0411
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.montpelier.org
James Madison, Father of the Constitution, architect of the Bill of Rights, and President of the United States, conceived of the foundations of American democracy at Montpelier, his lifelong home. It is still a place to engage in exciting activities, restore body and mind, and envision great things.
Guided tours are available daily of the home of James...
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James River Boat Landing at Columbia
Rte. 690
Columbia, VA 23038
(804) 367-1000
Web Site: http://www.dgif.state.va.us/
Like many of the boat landings along the James River, the boat landing at Columbia provides a wonderful point of access to the river. Fisherman and boaters can easily park at the site, located just to the side of the bridge crossing the James River. The landing is open 24 hours a day, and is managed by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland...
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James River State Park
Route 1, Box 787
Gladstone, VA 24553
(434) 933-4355
Web Site: http://www.dcr.state.va.us/parks/jamesriv.htm
One of Virginia�s newest state parks,
James River Park, (434) 933-4355, is
nestled in a crook of the James River
east of Amherst and north of Appomanox.
Visitors can hike, canoe, fish or camp
along the banks of the historic James
River or scenic Branch Pond. The park
features 1,500 acres of rolling
grasslands, quiet forest and beautiful...
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Jarman Gap
Jarman Gap Road
Crozet, VA 22932
(434) 293-6789
Most easily reached by entering the Shenandoah National Park at Rockfish Gap; after about eight miles, the trailhead can be found at milepost 96.8 on the Skyline Drive. Another entrance is at Bucks Elbow Road and Jarman Gap (Rt. #611), but parking is limited to 1 car at park gate, with limited parking along the road. Jarman Gap remains a cultural...
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Jefferson School
Carver Recreation Center
Charlottevsille, VA 22902
(434) 293-2259
Web Site: http://www.charlottesville.org
The red brick school building has stood for over 125 years as a symbol of the dedication of the Charlottesville Black community to the education of children. And now the Jefferson School on Fourth Street, NW in the Star Hill neighborhood is being recognized nationally as an historic landmark. This follows a decision in December to add the former flagship...
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Jefferson Vineyards
1353 Thomas Jefferson Parkway
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(800) 272-3042
Fax: (434) 977-5459
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.jeffersonvineyards.com/
When Thomas Jefferson and Italian Filippo Mazzei decided to establish a vineyard, they chose the land between Monticello and Ash-Lawn � the site of present day Jefferson Vineyards. With financial backing of many of our nation�s Founding Fathers, Mazzei aspired to produce the wines we now bottle: Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Riesling, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and...
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