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
Location908 Charles Street, Fredericksburg, Virginia
Coordinates38°18′9″N 77°27′42″W
Built1786
Part ofFredericksburg Historic District (ID71001053)
NRHP reference No.66000917
VLR No.111-0066
Significant dates
Added to NRHPNovember 13, 1966
Designated NHLNovember 13, 1966
Designated CPSeptember 22, 1971
Designated VLRSeptember 9, 1969
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