Covesville, Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Covesville
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Cove Presbyterian Church
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 Covesville
Location in Virginia
Covesville
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Albemarle |
| Elevation | 784 ft (239 m) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
22931
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| Area code(s) | 434 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1492813 |
Covesville is a small, unincorporated community located in Albemarle County, Virginia, in the United States. An unincorporated community is a place where people live and work, but it doesn't have its own city government like a town or city. Covesville is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km) southwest of Charlottesville, Virginia, a larger city nearby. It even has its own post office with a special ZIP code, 22931!
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Exploring Covesville's Heritage
A Place of History
Covesville is special because many of its old buildings and areas are recognized for their historical importance. The entire community is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Covesville Historic District. This means the area has important historical buildings or sites worth preserving.
Historic Buildings in Covesville
Several individual buildings in Covesville are also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include:
- Cove Presbyterian Church: A beautiful old church with a rich history.
- Redlands: A historic estate that tells stories of the past.
- Edgemont: Another significant historic home in the community.
Community Spirit
Covesville is also home to the Covesville First Baptist Church. This church has a long history and is known as a historically Black Church in the community.
A Special Event at the Church
On December 8, 1974, the Covesville First Baptist Church hosted a special event. It was a benefit to help raise money to buy a new communion table for the church. A young speaker, Little Rev. Michael Dandridge, was featured at this event. Sister Marion Dowell sponsored this important community gathering.
