Earlysville, Virginia

Earlysville is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Albemarle County, Virginia, United States, roughly 9 mi north of Charlottesville. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 1,153.

History


It is named for John Early (1773–1833), a relative of Confederate general Jubal Early. In 1822, John Early bought just under 1000 acre of land from his father-in-law that now comprise a portion of the town. Earlysville has a small central business district (pictured at right), consisting of a thrift store, an auto repair shop, a United States Post Office, and a coworking space. There is a nearby light industrial park and several small suburban developments. The bulk of the area is rural in character.

The community was the original location of Michie Tavern, before its 1927 relocation adjacent to Monticello. Historic structures still located in Earlysville include Earlysville Union Church, Longwood, and Buck Mountain Episcopal Church.

Notable residents or former residents

 * Robert Llewellyn, photographer.
 * George Allen, former United States Senator.
 * David M. Bailey, singer-songwriter.
 * Mark Helprin, novelist, journalist, and conservative commentator.