Downtown Mall in Charlottesville, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
James Monroe
1758 - 1831
of the United States
Member
Albemarle County Bar
Governor
of Virginia
Co-Negotiator
of Louisiana Purchase
Proclaimer of
Monroe Doctrine
Erected by City of Charlottesville, Virginia.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #05 James Monroe series list.
Location. 38° 1.778′ N, 78° 28.626′ W. Marker is in Charlottesville, Virginia. It is in Downtown Mall. It is at the intersection of East Main Street and 7th Street Northeast, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 605 E Main St, Charlottesville VA 22902, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Virginia. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Thomas Jefferson (here, next to this marker); James Madison (here, next to this marker); The Three Notchd Road (within shouting distance of this marker); Carousel (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Carousel (within shouting distance of this marker); University Street Railway Co. Stables and Car Shed (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); President Monroes Local Homes (about 400 feet away); Stone Tavern and Central Hotel (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlottesville.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 17, 2024
3. Presidential display on Charlottesville City Hall
Credits. This page was last revised on May 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 259 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 18, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

