James Monroe Law Office
The James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library is a historic museum at 908 Charles Street in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It is located on the site of the James Monroe Law Office, used by future United States President James Monroe from 1786 to 1789. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1966. It is now owned by the Commonwealth of Virginia and operated by the University of Mary Washington. The museum features original objects and memorabilia related to James Monroe, and includes items relating to other members of his family, including dresses worn by First Lady Elizabeth Monroe.
Monroe Law Office | |
U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
U.S. National Historic Landmark | |
Virginia Landmarks Register | |
James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library, February 2022 | |
| Location | 908 Charles Street, Fredericksburg, Virginia |
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| Coordinates | 38°18′9″N 77°27′42″W |
| Built | 1786 |
| Part of | Fredericksburg Historic District (ID71001053) |
| NRHP reference No. | 66000917 |
| VLR No. | 111-0066 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | November 13, 1966 |
| Designated NHL | November 13, 1966 |
| Designated CP | September 22, 1971 |
| Designated VLR | September 9, 1969 |
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