Near Charlottesville in Albemarle County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Thomas Jefferson Monument
Proclaim Liberty throughtout the land unto the inhabitants thereof —Leviticus XXIV.
This monument to Thomas Jefferson was presented to the people to perpetuate the teachings and examples of the Founders of the Republic.
Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776.
Religious Freedom of 1776. —God, Jehovah, Brahma, Atman, Ra, Allah, Zeus.
Erected 1910.
Topics and series. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: Education • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #03 Thomas Jefferson, and the Signers of the Declaration of Independence series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1814.
Location. 38° 2.16′ N, 78° 30.201′ W. Marker is near Charlottesville, Virginia, in Albemarle County. Marker is on University Avenue (Virginia Route 250) east of McCormick Road, on the left when traveling west. It is in front of the Rotunda at the University of Virginia. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1826 University Ave, Charlottesville VA 22903, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Woodrow Wilson (within shouting distance of this marker); World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); University of Virginia (within shouting distance of this marker); Henry Martin (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); These Garden Walls (about 300 feet away); James Monroe’s First Farm (about 400 feet away); Edgar Allan Poe (about 600 feet away); William Holding Echols (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlottesville.
Regarding Thomas Jefferson Monument. This monument is a replica of a monument that was dedicated in 1901 in Louisville, Kentucky, on 5th and Jefferson Streets at the courthouse. While this monument’s base is blank, that monument has these Thomas Jefferson quotes inscribed on the base:
“Almighty God has created the mind free. All attempts to influence it by temporal punishments or burthens are a departure from the plan of the Author of our religion. No man shall be compelled to frequent or support any religion, worship or ministry, or shall otherwise suffer on account of his religious opinions or belief, but all men shall be free to profess, and by argument to maintain, their opinions in matter of religion. I know but one code of morality for men whether acting singly or collectively.”
“We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights, among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, that to secure these rights governments are instituted among men.”
“Equal and exact justice to all men, of whatever state of persuasion, religious or practical.”
“I have sworn upon the altar of God eternal hostility against every form or tyranny of the mind of man.”
Also see . . .
1. University of Virginia's Thomas Jefferson collections. A guide to the University of Virginia's collections related to Thomas Jefferson, with additional links to texts and information resources about Jefferson. (Submitted on July 4, 2008.)
2. Republicanism in the United States. Wikipedia article on values espoused by Thomas Jefferson. “It is not the same as democracy, for republicanism asserts that people have inalienable rights that cannot be voted away by a majority of voters. In a government made up as a Constitutional Republic, the Rule of Law and clearly defined constitutional principles dictate the actual administration of government.” (Submitted on July 4, 2008.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 4,109 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 4, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.