The village of Palmyra was founded and became the county seat of Fluvanna County in 1828, and its historic courthouse was built in 1830-1831. [6] By 1835, there were fourteen homes, a church, three factories, and various other businesses, though only two families owned all the land other than the public buildings. [ 5 ]

When Palmyra was made the county seat in 1828 it quickly became a thriving town after the new courthouse was completed in 1830. While Palmyra has changed and modernized over the years, it still possesses an aura of tranquility.

important centerpiece of the Virginia Landmark and National Historic Register District of Palmyra is credited to John Har twell Cocke. It was completed in 1831 under the Supervision of Reverend Walker Timberlake, a local businessman and Methodist preacher. Enslaved laborers likely were involved in installing the huge stone steps.

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Fluvanna County is a county located in the Piedmont region of the Commonwealth of Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 27,249. [1] Its county seat is Palmyra, [2] while the most populous community is the census designated place of Lake Monticello.

From the Monacan Indian “chiefest town” at Rassawek, to a major Revolutionary War arsenal at Point of Fork; from a historic manor house at Pleasant Grove to a E. E. Black’s blacksmith shop at Cunningham, Fluvanna has important historic sites too numerous and varied to list here.

Sep 5, 2023 · Walker Timberlake was a Fluvanna County official, a businessman, an officer in the State Militia, and a Methodist minister. Most important of all, he was one of the founders of the town of Palmyra. His father, John Timberlake, was …

The new, updated Palmyra village walking tour was in development for two years by the Palmyra Area Revitalization Committee (PARC.) In consultation with the Historical Society regarding facts and accuracy, PARC members researched, wrote, expanded, and edited the previous version of the walking tour.

Dive deep into the past and immerse yourself in the rich history of Fluvanna. Explore the county’s roots along the Palmyra Walking Tour featuring original and recreated buildings, learn about bygone agricultural practices at the Farm History Museum, and visit the Old Stone Jail Museum for a first-hand experience of Fluvanna’s past.

If you’re looking for a lesson in Virginia history with a side of small town community, look no further than Palmyra’s Walking History Tour. Recently updated to ensure accuracy and authenticity by the Palmyra Area Revitalization Committee, this insightful tour is a love letter to Fluvanna’s roots.