I spotted this unique Quinqué post office driving down Rt. 33, heading the the mountains. It was…read morenestled behind some trees and was very tiny, but my PO radar was sharp today! Every time I see a flag flying, my spidey senses tingle. I actually am giving this post office an extra star because of its name, but it's really an average brick building. I took the pics with one step in and turned around for the next one, it was that tight. The customer service is so personable! That's what you'd expect from a small town. The census bureau shows 0 population, but it's only a few miles from Ruckersville which has about 1,350 residents. Hours m-f 12-4:00, sat 9-11

This historical landmark was once the Rockfish Post Office, established in 1914, closed in 1974…read more There's a whole Facebook page for this rustic little unique building. There is a tiny LOVE sign attached to the Rockfish sign which is precious. Inside was a Coca Cola cooler and a U S Mail post office lunch box! Pretty cool! The town of Rockfish was referred to in The Waltons Series so fans of the show are attracted to this post office like a magnet! If you have a chance to check out this landmark by the RR tracks, you're in for a treat!

For SURE one of the most beautiful spots in all of Virginia. rolling hills, beautiful homes and…read morelots of wide open spaces. Great photography opportunities, too. Rent a Wrangler in the fall, take the top down and tour the countryside. You'll be so glad you did.

The lovely flower beds take this quaint Keswick post office over the edge. The flowers are donated…read moreand maintained by the Keswick Garden Club which has been instrumental in the beautification of many places in this small community. The Garden Club was established in 1958 and is active in the Charlottesville area. That's indeed flower power! Keswick is cute little "town" that is home to a lovely winery and vineyard nestled in the mountains a few miles east of Charlottesville. It's mainly a residential and farmland area with no town square or downtown district, although there are some large estates and clubs in Keswick. The post office is really the center of town, and is at the curve of the main road where a historical marker is situated. It has a small population of about 320 people but the post office delivers to several other small towns not big enough to have their own post office. This post office is eye-catching with its beige exterior highlighted with black trim, black shutters, and even a hint of black Spanish tiles. Inside, there are wood-like floors, lots of light, and it's neat as a pin. Love this post office! Hours M-F 9:00-12:00, 1:00-5:00 Closed Saturday

We just wanted to take the time to commend Officer Steve... who went beyond his duties to make sure…read moreour family was safe and tried to help us move our rig. Our MH broke down on a two lane highway, which was also a truck route. We were in danger of being rear-ended, and that drivers trying to pass us were also in danger. Our rig's handbrake had seized up, making it impossible to move our vehicle. No tow company would come, although they kept telling us they were searching for a provider. We were there over 11 hours waiting for a rescue. Officer Steve explained that he would be going off shift in the morning and that Sargent Chan, would be taking over... Sargent Chan was also very kind, and set up more flares on the road for us. Dennis, from Fire department, also stopped to help us and set up a flare stick. A couple of nice citizens also tried to help. All in all we appreciated everyone's kindness that tried to help. In the end it was JC's Towing and Recovery, that rescued us. We were so happy to move our rig after the 12 hours of a horrible time. ‍ On the other hand we have to NOT recommend Rusty's towing from Culpepper, he tried to take advantage of our situation, and his price to move us a hundred feet or so, was more expensive than a regular tow to Fredericksburg. We said "NO, we were not going to be taken advantage of.

Home of the University of Virginia and not to be confused with Charlotte, NC, it is a charming…read moreplace and everyone I met was really friendly. I stayed here for 4 days/3 nights and was in town for a conference. Plenty of good food and bad traffic. Additionally, the city is lovingly referred to as C'ville but if I lived here I would absolutely not say that. I really enjoyed the Historic Downtown Mall area too. There are some good food options here and throughout the metro area. Tourism website: https://www.visitcharlottesville.org Local Government Website: https://www.charlottesville.gov

If Chantelles and Charlizes won't make out with you, then Charlottesville. Tryst me I know. Trust*…read more Charlottesville is a beautiful and historic old city that now is the focal point of the University of Virginia, started by Thomas Jefferson. It has a lot of wonderful elements and aspects to it, and is in a gorgeous setting. There are mountains surrounding the region especially in the direction of the Blue Ridge Parkway and Harrisonburg. There are some pretty delicious food treats hidden away in this town as well such as Bodo's Bagels and the amazing Tortas at Al Carbon. Not to mention the delicious burger at Riverside Grill. There's also a KFT location (get the Lemon Black Tea, or try Honey Oolong, or Winter Melon/Very Berry, both with Black Tea if they'll do it). And there's plenty more if you explore. Much like in my bedroom.

This well preserved marker is along Market St in Charlottesville. It's slightly back from the…read morebuilding line and that might make it a little harder to find. It marks quite the historic spot, reading: "George Nicholas, Albemarle County's Virginia General Assembly delegate in 1783, built a stone house here in 1784. James Monroe occupied it 1789-1790, while improving the dwelling at his nearby farm, later the site of the University of Virginia. Here in 15 December 1806, while the house was being operated as the Stone Tavern, the return of Meriwether Lewis from his expedition to the Pacific with William Clark was celebrated with a dinner. Thomas Jefferson hosted a reception in the tavern (renamed the Central Hotel) on 12 November 1824 for the Marquis de Lafayette. While serving as a hospital during the Civil War, the building burned with no fatalities in 1862." Early American history just after the Revolutionary War, Virginia history, Lewis & Clark, Civil War. It's quite the spot!

This peeling marker is on a big spot of grass in front of the Albemarle County offices. It's seen…read morebetter days, but maybe because it's a "local" marker and not one installed by the State of Virginia. It reads: Triumph of 'The Charlottesville Twelve' Lane High School - French Jackson, Donald Martin, John Martin Venable Elementary School - Charles E. Alexander, Raymond Dixon, Regina Dixon, Maurice Henry, Marvin Townsend, William Townsend, Sandra Wicks, Roland T. Woodfolk, Ronald E. Woodfolk On September 8, 1959, three African American children bravely entered Lane High School by order of US District Court Judge John Paul. With the assistance of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, the children's parents sued the Charlottesville City School Board for equal access. Their fight began in 1955, following the US Supreme Court decision of the 1954 case, Brown v Board of Education. Parents to action to fulfill their civil rights by petitioning the Charlottesville School Board to transfer their children from the segregated Jefferson Elementary School and Jackson P. Burley High School. The School Board chose to take no action on the petition request. In 1956, Judge Paul ruled that Charlottesville must integrate Lane High School and Venable Elementary School. The School Board filed several appeals contesting the decision to comply with integration. Using the strategy of "massive resistance", Governor James Lindsey Almond, Jr. ordered the closure of Lane and Venable on September 19, 1958 to prevent the integration of the Charlottesville City Schools. When schools in Charlottesville reopened in February 1959, the School Board provided space in the Board office for students to take classes while they determined how to proceed with a plan for integration. On September 5, 1959, Judge Paul ordered the immediate transfer of twelve student who became known as 'The Charlottesville Twelve.'