James Monroe's First Farm--Site of the University of Virginia
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N 38° 02.165 W 078° 30.281
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Marker describes the history of the original site of the University of Virginia.
Waymark Code: WM8J6V
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 04/08/2010
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James Monroe's First Farm--Site of the University of Virginia
In 1788 James Monroe purchased an 800-acre farm here to be close to his friend Thomas Jefferson and to establish a law office. In 1799 the Monroes moved to their new Highland plantation adjacent to Monticello and sold the first farm. In 1817 the Board of Visitors of Central College purchased 43 3/4 acres of Monroe's old farm, for the Lawn and the Ranges of the "academical village" that Jefferson was planning to build with private contributions. On 6 Oct. President Monroe, with former presidents Jefferson and Madison, laid the cornerstone for its first building, Pavilion VII. On 25 Jan. 1819, Central College was chartered by the General Assembly as the University of Virginia.
Marker Number: G-23
Marker Title: James Monroe's First Farm--Site of the University of Virginia
Marker Location: McCormick Rd near the University Chapel
County or Independent City: Charlottesville Va
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Program Sponsor: Department of Historic Resources
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