Buckingham County’s rich supply of slate was first discovered in the 1700s by Welsh settlers, who used slabs of the blue-black rock they found in the banks of Hunts Creek to roof their homes. Unbeknownst to them, these settlers had stumbled upon one of the finest veins of slate in the world.
Founded in 1867, Buckingham® Slate is still produced at this same location in Arvonia, Virginia. Our 500-acre property in Buckingham County, Virginia is the only source of genuine Buckingham® Slate. The slate’s properties – unfading color, low absorption rate, a lifespan of 150 years or more, natural textures, and luster – make this unique product both beautiful and enduring.
Throughout history, our products have been used in many of the country’s top universities, religious structures, and fine homes. Today, we proudly craft Buckingham Slate hardscapes products that are incorporated into landscape designs of distinction throughout the country.
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