Ash Lawn-Highland - Charlottesville, VA
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bluesnote
N 37° 58.965 W 078° 27.373
17S E 723407 N 4206954
The home of James Monroe, the 5th president of the United States.
Waymark Code: WMJQQN
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 12/19/2013
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The man with the presidency called "Era of Good Feelings" lived here with his family after they purchased the home. The Monroe's lived here for 20 years. Monroe came up with the name of "highland" and it stuck. It was not until after his death when the building was called Ash Lawn. Today, it is a historic site on the National Register of Historic Places.
Name of Famous Person: James Monore
Physical Address: 1000 James Monroe Parkway Charlottesville, Virginia United States 22902
What is this person famous for?:
5th President of the United States
Website verifying legitimacy of site: [Web Link]
Personal Experience:
Very nice information center and great parking!
Additional Website verifying Site legitimacy: Not listed
Other information about area: Not listed
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