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Albemarle County, Administrative county in Virginia, United States

Albemarle County spans 726 square miles of land in the Piedmont region, featuring rolling hills and the Blue Ridge Mountains foothills.

The Virginia General Assembly established Albemarle County in 1744, naming it after Willem Anne van Keppel, the second Earl of Albemarle.

Thomas Jefferson's estate Monticello stands as a central element of the county's heritage, reflecting early American architectural and agricultural practices.

The county maintains an extensive network of parks, schools, and public services, with Charlottesville serving as both the county seat and an independent city.

The Rivanna River flows through the county, forming natural boundaries and providing water resources for local communities since colonial times.

Location: Virginia

Inception: May 6, 1744

Capital city: Charlottesville

Shares border with: Greene County, Orange County, Louisa County, Fluvanna County, Buckingham County, Nelson County, Augusta County, Rockingham County, Charlottesville

Website: http://albemarle.org

GPS coordinates: 38.03000,-78.56000

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:37

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