Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
James Monroe
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 21, 2007
1. James Monroe Marker
Born in Westmoreland County 28 April 1758.
Died in the City of New York 4 July 1831.
By order of the General Assembly, his remains were removed to this cemetery 5 July 1858 as an evidence of the affection of Virginia for her good and honored son.
Erected 1858 by State of Virginia.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #05 James Monroe series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1758.
Location. 37° 32.028′ N, 77° 27.391′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in Hollywood Cemetery. It can be reached from the intersection of S. Cherry Street and Albemarle Street. Marker is in Hollywood cemetery, within the President's Circle. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 412 S Cherry Street, Richmond VA 23220, 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: James Monroe Monument (here, next to this marker); Joseph Reid Anderson (a few steps from this marker); Jefferson Davis (approx. Ό mile away); Hollywood Rapids (approx. 0.3 miles away); Quarrying Broad Rock Island (approx. 0.3 miles away); James River Fall Line (approx. 0.3 miles away); Robert E. Lee Bridge (approx. 0.4 miles away); Belle Isle Prison Camp Monument (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.
Other markers no longer nearby. Native American Fishing (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been confirmed missing); a different marker also named Hollywood Rapids (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Quarry Equipment (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been replaced with another marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 21, 2007
2. Marker in Hollywood Cemetery
James Monroe was originally buried in the churchyard of St. Marks in-the-Bowery in New York City. He was later reinterred in his home state of Virginia.
Also see . . . History of Hollywood Cemetery. (Submitted on May 30, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 21, 2007
3. Presidents Circle in Hollywood Cemetery
Presidents Circle is so-named because Presidents James Monroe and John Tyler were laid to rest here. Monroe's grave is the "bird cage" in the foreground, while Tyler's is the obelisk in the background.
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, December 31, 2014
4. James Monroe
This ca. 1817 portrait of James Monroe by Gilbert Stuart hangs in the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 21, 2007
5. Hollywood Cemetery
The James Monroe marker can be seen in the background of this photo of Presidents Circle.
Photographed by Hugh C. Leighton Co., Manufacturers, Portland, ME.
6. President Monroe's Tomb, Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Va.
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,521 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 30, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on April 8, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 5. submitted on May 30, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 6. submitted on May 10, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
