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 independent sources · SRC-1609, SRC-1610, SRC-1611, SRC-10059
• Built in 1799
  confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1611, SRC-1609, SRC-1610
• Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places
  confidence 80/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-1611, SRC-1610, SRC-3763, SRC-6261, SRC-6262, SRC-9492
• Owned by College of William & Mary
  confidence 95/100 · 7 independent sources · 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

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 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.