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

The Levy Legacy

— Thomas Jefferson's Monticello —

Photographed By Bradley Owen, August 14, 2023

1. The Levy Legacy Marker

Inscription. After Jefferson's death in 1826, his heirs sold his property, including his slaves, to pay his debts. Naval officer Uriah Phillips Levy, who admired Jefferson for his support of religious liberty, purchased Monticello in 1834 to preserve it. This is the grave of his mother, Rachel Phillips Levy, who died here in 1839. Uriah Levy bequeathed Monticello to the United States in 1862, but the government refused it. After litigation, his nephew Jefferson Monroe Levy gained title to Monticello in 1879. He sold the house and 662 acres to the just formed Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation in 1923. The Levys' dedication for nearly 90 years preserved Monticello for future generations.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #03 Thomas Jefferson series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1826.

Location. 38° 0.568′ N, 78° 27.151′ W. Marker is near Charlottesville, Virginia, in Albemarle County. Marker can be reached from Thomas Jefferson Parkway. Marker is on the grounds of Monticello and an entrance fee is required. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 931 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy, 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

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. Smokehouse/Dairy (here, next to this marker); Forge & Quarters (a few steps from this marker); Discovering Mulberry Row (within shouting distance of this marker); South Pavilion (within shouting distance of this marker); A Presidential Scandal: (within shouting distance of this marker); Making Monticello (within shouting distance of this marker); Sally Hemings's Life (within shouting distance of this marker); Sally Hemings (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlottesville.

Also see . . . Uriah P. Levy - Wikipedia Biography. (Submitted on August 28, 2013, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)

Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, August 1, 2012

2. The Levy Legacy Marker

Grave of Rachel Levy image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, August 23, 2013

3. Grave of Rachel Levy

Photographed By Bradley Owen, August 14, 2023

4. Grave of Rachel Levy

Headstone of Rachel Phillips Levy image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, August 23, 2013

5. Headstone of Rachel Phillips Levy

Monticello Entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, August 23, 2013

6. Monticello Entrance

Monticello from the Garden image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, August 23, 2013

7. Monticello from the Garden

Credits. This page was last revised on August 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2013, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 835 times since then and 30 times this year. Last updated on February 13, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. Photos: 1. submitted on August 17, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. 2. submitted on November 22, 2016, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. 3. submitted on August 28, 2013, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 4. submitted on August 18, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. 5, 6, 7. submitted on August 28, 2013, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.