Monticello — in Albemarle County (near Charlottesville), Charlottesville [FACT-0118]; designed by Thomas Jefferson [FACT-0119]; in the Neoclassical (Palladian) style [FACT-0121]; designated: UNESCO World Heritage Site (1987), National Historic Landmark (1960) [FACT-0122].
Location: near Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Albemarle County (near Charlottesville), Charlottesville, Virginia
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0126, SRC-0127, SRC-0128 - Designed by Thomas Jefferson
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0129, SRC-0130 - Built in 1768-1809
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-0127, SRC-0130, SRC-0128, SRC-0126 - Architectural style: Neoclassical (Palladian)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0129, SRC-0128 - Historic designation: UNESCO World Heritage Site (1987); National Historic Landmark (1960)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0129, SRC-0127, SRC-0130
Evidence & sources
- SRC-0126 — Virginia Department of Historic Resources (Tier 1, public_record; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0127 — Encyclopaedia Britannica (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0128 — Encyclopedia Virginia (Tier 2, scholarship; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0129 — National Park Service (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0130 — History.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We publish
location only at neighborhood/city granularity — exact street addresses and personal information
are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.