Near Charlottesville in Albemarle County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

North Pavilion

Photographed By Bradley Owen, August 14, 2023

1. North Pavilion Marker

Inscription.
Although both the North and South Pavilions were elements in Jefferson's designs of the 1770's for Monticello, it was not until 1808 that his scheme was fully realized with the completion of this structure. After Jefferson's daughter Martha and her family moved permanently to Monticello in 1809, this room was used as an office by her husband, Thomas Mann Randolph. In May 1819 the North Pavilion was partially destroyed by fire. Everyone on the mountaintop covered the wooden terrace with snow taken from the ice house nearby, thus saving the main house from destruction.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #03 Thomas Jefferson series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1819.

Location. 38° 0.631′ N, 78° 27.175′ W. Marker is near Charlottesville, Virginia, in Albemarle County. Marker can be reached from Monticello Loop, 0.4 miles north of Thomas Jefferson Parkway (Virginia Route 53), on the left when traveling north. Marker is located outside the North Pavilion on the northwest side of Monticello. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 931 Thomas Jefferson Parkway, Charlottesville VA 22902, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Barrier (a few steps from this marker); Ice House (within shouting

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distance of this marker); North Terrace Wing (within shouting distance of this marker); Making Monticello (within shouting distance of this marker); South Pavilion (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); A Presidential Scandal: (about 300 feet away); Sally Hemings's Life (about 300 feet away); Sally Hemings (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlottesville.

Photographed By Bradley Owen, August 14, 2023

2. North Pavilion Marker

North Pavilion image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bradley Owen, August 14, 2023

3. North Pavilion

Credits. This page was last revised on August 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 72 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 17, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.