White Hall, Albemarle County, Virginia facts for kids
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White Hall
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 White Hall
Location in Virginia
White Hall
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Albemarle |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1477940 |
White Hall is a small place in Albemarle County, Virginia. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and businesses that are not officially a town or city. It is part of the larger county.
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White Hall: A Look at Its History
White Hall has a long and interesting history. It is located in the northwestern part of Albemarle County. This area was once known by many different names.
How White Hall Got Its Name
Before 1835, White Hall was called several things. It was known as Glenn's Store, William Maupin's Store, and Maupin's Tavern. People also called it Miller's Store and Shumate's Tavern. In 1835, the name changed to White Hall. This new name came from a White family who lived there.
White Hall as an Election Place
White Hall was also an important place for elections. It was known as an election district. This means people from the area would come here to vote. It was a central spot for the community.
Building Roads for Travel
In the past, roads were very important for travel and trade. On December 19, 1849, the Virginia House of Delegates passed a special bill. This bill was for a survey to plan a new road. The road would go from Shumate's Tavern to Covington, Virginia. Covington is in Alleghany County, Virginia.
Plans for a New Turnpike
In January 1849, there was a plan to help build another road. This road would connect two important turnpikes. A turnpike was a toll road where you paid to use it. The new road would link Vance's on the Huntersville and Warm Springs Turnpike to the Jackson's River Turnpike. This connection would be at John Shumate's Tavern. The planned road was about 15 miles long.
