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Charlottesville, Virginia: Edgar Allan Poe's Dorm Room

The room is visible through a glass panel in the door, restored as it might have looked during the semester Poe attended the University of Virginia in 1826. Historical marker outside.

University of Virginia

Address:
13 West Range, Charlottesville, VA
Directions:
UVA Campus, McCormick Rd., West Range # 13. Historical marker at McCormick Rd and Poe Alley. Room features audio narration.
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Poe's dorm room.

Edgar Allan Poe's Dorm Room

Free for the viewing, Edgar Allan Poe's dorm room is on display set up just as it was when he attended. Walk up and view it through the glass barrier in the doorway right off the street.

[Doug Dirr, 06/28/2014]

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