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

Jan 1, 1970
SPLC Indicted on Fraud Charges: Justice Department Alleges Civil Rights Group Funded Informants Inside Hate Organizations It Publicly Denounced
The Southern Poverty Law Center, long celebrated as a leading watchdog against white supremacist and extremist groups, was hit wit…
Jan 1, 1970
Dad And Son Charged With 216 Counts Of Incest, Pay The Price
A father and son in West Virginia has been charged with over 216 counts of incest, sexual assault and sexual abuse that involved t…
Jan 1, 1970
Permitless Concealed Carry Bill Will Become Law West Virginia
Charleston, West Virginia – On May 12, 2016, a controversial bill allowing residents to carry concealed firearms without a permi…
Jan 1, 1970
West Virginia House Delegates Passes Contested Voter Id Requirements
Charleston, West Virginia – On May 11, 2016, the West Virginia House of Delegates gave the green light to a controversial bill t…
Jan 1, 1970
Coroner Virginia Tv Journalists Shot Both Head and Body
Virginia — On March 14, 2016, a coroner’s report shed light on the brutal details of a shooting that had shocked the natio…
Jan 1, 1970
Hillary Clinton Confident Shell Lock Democratic Nomination
Washington, March 1, 2016 – Hillary Clinton was riding high on a wave of primary wins as Super Tuesday wrapped up, boldly declar…

Complete Historical Timeline

1762 Culture
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1819 Culture
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1819 Disaster
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1990 Industry
Economic Development
2017 Crime
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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
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Sarah Drew
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Alexander Vandegrift
Military Officer, Military Commander · Born Mar 13, 1887 · Died May 8, 1973 (age 86)

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