Monticello Charlottesville, VA

Monticello is a beautiful Neoclassical mansion that was not only the home of Thomas Jefferson, it was designed by him as well.

Quick Facts

Go Historic ID
250033
Names
Monticello
Location
Coordinates
38.0102810° N, 78.4523000° W

Location Map

Map showing the location of Monticello, Charlottesville, VA. (Note: The address shown in the upper-left panel is sometimes inaccurate.) Click here to view larger.

Aerial View

Aerial view of Monticello, Charlottesville, VA. (Note: The address shown in the upper-left panel is sometimes inaccurate.) Click here to view larger.

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Timeline

4 Jul 1826
Death of Thomas Jefferson
19 Dec 1960
Monticello designated a National Historic Landmark
15 Oct 1966
Monticello added to National Register of Historic Places
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National Register Data

Monticello has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places with the following information. Note: some of this data may have become outdated since the listing date. View full NRHP data →

National Register ID
66000826
Date Listed
19661015
Name
Monticello
Address
2 mi. S of Charlottesville on VA 53
City/Town
Charlottesville
County
Albemarle
State
Virginia
Category
building
Creators
Jefferson, Thomas
Level of Significance
national
Years of Significance
1772; 1826
Areas of Significance
POLITICS/GOVERNMENT