Old Reservoir

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The University of Virginia's first reservoir, located on Observatory Mountain as it was known in the mid-19th century. This mountain was purchased by the University at the behest of Thomas Jefferson, who desired the land for the timber, water and as a site for an astronomical observatory

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Coordinates: 38°2'6"N 78°31'14"W

University of Virginia 0.9 km
Maury -- Fontaine Avenues 1.2 km
Birdwood Golf Course (front 9) 1.7 km
Birdwood Golf Course (back 9) 1.8 km
University of Virginia Foundation - Westover Event Space 2.4 km
Albemarle County, Virginia 3.9 km
Ragged Mountain Reservoir 4 km
Piedmont Virginia Community College 4.5 km
Carter's Mountain 6.5 km
Southern Albemarle Rural Historic District 19 km

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University of Virginia Maury -- Fontaine Avenues Birdwood Golf Course (front 9) Birdwood Golf Course (back 9) University of Virginia Foundation - Westover Event Space Albemarle County, Virginia Ragged Mountain Reservoir Piedmont Virginia Community College Carter's Mountain Southern Albemarle Rural Historic District