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- 1742 – The Virginia General Assembly establishes Louisa County, named for Princess Louisa, daughter of King George II.
- 1823 – US President James Monroe declares the "Monroe Doctrine" opposing European colonialism in the Americas, arguing any European political intervention in the New World would be a hostile act against the United States.
- 1923 – Monticello was sold by Monroe Levy to the Monticello Memorial Foundation (TJF).