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Charlottesville, Virginia

Located in Charlottesville (independent), Virginia, Charlottesville was founded in 1762. Thomas Jefferson founded UVA (1819) — designed the campus himself. Monticello and UVA are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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Founded 1762 | Population 47,000 | Peak 47,000 (2024) | County Charlottesville (independent)

Top 10 Most Important Events for Charlottesville, Virginia

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1762Founded: Named for Queen Charlotte.
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1819UVA: Thomas Jefferson founds UVA.
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1819Natural Disaster: Charlottesville was impacted by a significant tornado.
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1990Economic Development: Charlottesville grew through the technology sector.
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2017Rally: 'Unite the Right' rally — one killed.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1762 Culture
Founded
1819 Culture
UVA
1819 Disaster
Natural Disaster
1990 Industry
Economic Development
2017 Crime
Rally

Did You Know?

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Thomas Jefferson founded UVA (1819) — designed the campus himself.
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Monticello and UVA are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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The 2017 'Unite the Right' rally resulted in the death of Heather Heyer.
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Charlottesville is located in Charlottesville (independent), Virginia.
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Charlottesville was founded in 1762.

Famous People from Charlottesville, Virginia

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Rob Lowe
Screenwriter, Television Presenter · Born Mar 17, 1964 · Age 61
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Camila Mendes
Actor, Television Actor · Born Jun 29, 1994 · Age 31
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Richard Burr
Politician · Born Nov 30, 1955 · Age 70
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Sarah Drew
Actor, Stage Actor · Born Oct 1, 1980 · Age 45
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Alexander Vandegrift
Military Officer, Military Commander · Born Mar 13, 1887 · Died May 8, 1973 (age 86)
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