Near Charlottesville in Albemarle County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Ash Lawn - Highland
Home of James Monroe from 1799-1823
Dedicated on July 20, 1985
by
Virginia Daughters of the American Revolution
State Regent
Mrs. G.E. Honts, Jr.
Erected 1985 by Virginia Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #05 James Monroe series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1783.
Location. 37° 58.96′ N, 78° 27.37′ W. Marker is near Charlottesville, Virginia, in Albemarle County. Marker can be reached from Ashlawn-Highland Drive. Located on the grounds at Ash Lawn - Highland. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1941 Ashlawn-Highland Dr, Charlottesville VA 22902, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Ash Lawn – Highland (approx. 0.4 miles away); Jefferson Vineyards (approx. 0.8 miles away); Colle (approx. 0.9 miles away); Thomas Jefferson (approx. 1.6 miles away); The Monticello Graveyard (approx. 1.8 miles away); Charcoal (approx. 1.8 miles away); Nursery (approx. 1.8 miles away); The Open Porch (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlottesville.
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