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Monticello. / 38.010306°N 78.452333°W / 38.010306; -78.452333. Monticello ( / ˌmɒntɪˈtʃɛloʊ / MON-tih-CHEL-oh) was the primary plantation of Thomas Jefferson, a Founding Father and the third president of the United States, who began designing Monticello after inheriting land from his father at age 14.
Map of Monticello. Find walking trails, shuttle bus routes, guest services, and more. Enhance Your Visit. Download the Bloomberg Connects App or pick up an Audio Guide to use during your visit. Frequently Asked Questions. Find out more for planning your visit. The Charlottesville Area.
Directions & Parking. GPS address. 1050 Monticello Loop. Charlottesville, VA 22902. From Washington, D.C., and Points North. Take Interstate 66 West to U.S. 29 South at Gainesville. Follow U.S. 29 South into Charlottesville and look for the signs for the U.S. 250 West/U.S. 29 South Bypass.
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Mar 29, 2024 · Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson, located in south-central Virginia, U.S., about 2 miles (3 km) southeast of Charlottesville. Constructed between 1768 and 1809, it is one of the finest examples of the early Classical Revival style in the United States. Monticello was designated a World.
Apr 18, 2024 · Monticello is located at 1050 Monticello Loop in Charlottesville, Virginia, about two and a half hours from Washington D.C. It’s just a short drive from downtown Charlottesville to Monticello (about five miles) and about 75 miles northwest of the Virginia capital city of Richmond.
Background Monticello, meaning “little mountain” in Italian, was Jefferson’s home farm, the center of his 5,000-acre plantation tract. Peter Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson’s father, originally purchased the land in 1735, built a house in the adjoining plain at around 1741, and settled his family there. As the elder son, Thomas Jefferson inherited his father’s property in 1764. Read more ...
