Monticello is the autobiographical masterpiece of Thomas Jefferson—designed and redesigned and built and rebuilt for more than forty years. Its gardens were a botanic showpiece, a source …

In 1987, Monticello and the nearby University of Virginia, also designed by Jefferson, were together designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The United States nickel has featured a …

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 …

No other home in the United States more accurately reflects the personality of its owner than Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's architectural masterpiece and beloved mountaintop home. …

Monticello serves as not only a tribute to the founding father and third U.S. President but also as an example of Jeffersonian architecture. Although the founding father designed other …

Aug 13, 2010 · Known for spending lavishly on books, wine and, above all else, his beloved Monticello, Jefferson left his heirs under a small mountain of debt when he died on July 4, 1826.

Jul 2, 2025 · Small town values, guided growth, & the preservation of historical, cultural, and natural heritage are just a few of the core principles that make the City of Monticello a unique …

President Thomas Jefferson sent a letter to Congress on January 18, 1803 from his home, Monticello. In this letter he asked for $2,500 to finance a trek to the American West - up the …

The early phase of Monticello’s construction was largely completed by 1771. Jefferson left both Monticello and the United States in 1784 when he accepted an appointment as America …

The population was 2,589 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Tallahassee metropolitan area. Monticello is home to Indian mounds and many historic buildings, including the Perkins Opera …