Ash Lawn - Highland

Ash Lawn - Highland (HMFI9)

Location: Charlottesville, VA 22902
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Country: United States of America
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N 37° 58.746', W 78° 27.024'

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This estate was the home of James Monroe, fifth president of the United States. In 1793, James and Elizabeth Kortright Monroe purchased 1,000 acres adjoining Jefferson's Monticello. Called Highland, the plantation, eventually totaling 3,500 acres, was their principal residence from 1799 to 1823. Known in foreign affairs for the Monroe Doctrine, James Monroe also served as governor of Virginia for four one-year terms; U.S. minister to England, France, and Spain; U.S. senator; and secretary of state and war. Enlarged and renamed by subsequent owners, Ash Lawn-Highland is now owned by Monroe's alma mater, the College of William and Mary.
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HM NumberHMFI9
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Marker NumberFL-8
Year Placed1997
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Date Added Monday, September 22nd, 2014 at 12:24am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 723929 N 4206563
Decimal Degrees37.97910000, -78.45040000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 37° 58.746', W 78° 27.024'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds37° 58' 44.76" N, 78° 27' 1.44" W
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Area Code(s)434
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 2053 Co Rd 795, Charlottesville VA 22902, US
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