Esmont

Esmont is a historic building in Albemarle County, Virginia, showing typical features of construction from the late 1800s. The structure displays the building methods and design approaches that were common in Virginia at that time.

The building was constructed during a period of agricultural growth in Albemarle County and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This recognition acknowledges its importance to the area's development during that era.

This place reflects how the area shifted from farming to industrial work. The surrounding landscape still carries traces of that transformation from agricultural land to slate quarrying region.

The building can be viewed from outside and is protected by historic preservation laws depending on local regulations. Detailed information about its registered status and history can be found through the Department of Historic Resources.

The building was once part of the former Esmont plantation founded by Dr. Charles Cocke. This connection reveals how a single property embodied the broader economic shifts affecting the entire region.

Location: Virginia

GPS coordinates: 37.84181,-78.60696

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:27