James Monroe’s Highland

James Monroe's Highland is a landmark in Charlottesville, Virginia. Built in 1799, and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is owned by College of William & Mary.

Location: 2050 James Monroe Parkway, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

Verified facts

• Located in Simeon, Charlottesville
  confidence 90/100 · 4 recorded source groups · SRC-1609, SRC-1610, SRC-1611, SRC-10059
• Built in 1799
  confidence 75/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-1611, SRC-1609, SRC-1610
• Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places
  confidence 80/100 · 6 recorded source groups · SRC-1611, SRC-1610, SRC-3763, SRC-6261, SRC-6262, SRC-9492
• Owned by College of William & Mary
  confidence 95/100 · 7 recorded source groups · SRC-1611, SRC-1610, SRC-1609, SRC-3763, SRC-3764, SRC-3900, SRC-6263, SRC-6264

Evidence & sources

• SRC-10059 — Wikipedia — Highland (James Monroe house) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1609 — Encyclopedia Virginia (Virginia Humanities) — Highland (Tier 2, institutional_reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1610 — Wikipedia — Highland (James Monroe house) (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1611 — Virginia Department of Historic Resources — Ash Lawn-Highland (002-0099) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3763 — tclf.org (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3764 — highland.org (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3900 — highland.org (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5056 — James Monroe's Highland (official) — William & Mary (Tier 2, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5638 — Charlottesville Guide — James Monroe's Highland (Tier 2, tourism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5802 — Visit Charlottesville — James Monroe's Highland (Tier 3, tourism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5957 — James Monroe's Highland (official site) (Tier 1, official; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6261 — The Historical Marker Database (HMDB) — Ash Lawn–Highland (Tier 3, historical-marker-database; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6262 — Kiddle — Highland (James Monroe house) facts for kids (Tier 3, encyclopedia-mirror; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6263 — Cvillepedia — Highland (Tier 3, web; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6264 — Monticello (Thomas Jefferson Foundation) — Highland encyclopedia entry (Tier 2, web; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-9492 — National Park Service — NPGallery, National Register Information System: Highland (ref. 73001990), Albemarle County, Virginia (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)

How we verify

The entries above show the sources and confidence scores recorded in our fact ledger.
Source tiers are internal classifications, not guarantees of accuracy or independence.
Several sources may repeat the same underlying account; a source count alone does not establish independent corroboration. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Can you visit James Monroe’s Highland?

Yes — James Monroe’s Highland is open to the public. Hours: Open daily 9:30am-4:30pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Day.. Admission: Adult $20 ($17 online); youth 7-12 $13; ages 6 and under free. Active military + up to 5 dependents free Armed Forces Day-Labor Day; SNAP recipients free..

Where is James Monroe’s Highland located?

James Monroe’s Highland is located in Charlottesville, Virginia.