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Monroe, James, Tomb

Monroe, James, Tomb is a historic place in Richmond (Independent City), Richmond County, Virginia, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on November 11, 1971, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 71001044.

Richmond (Independent City), Richmond County, VirginiaListed November 11, 1971NRIS #71001044★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Monroe, James, Tomb?

The James Monroe Tomb is the burial place of U.S. President James Monroe in Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia, United States. The principal feature of the tomb is an architecturally unusual cast iron cage, designed by Albert Lybrock and installed in 1859 after Monroe's body was moved from Marble Cemetery in New York City. The tomb was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1971 for its unique architecture. Locally in Richmonders, it is colloquially known as "The Birdcage."

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Listing details

Name
Monroe, James, Tomb
City
Richmond (Independent City)
County
Richmond County
State
Virginia
Listed on the National Register
November 11, 1971
NRIS reference number
71001044
Resource type
structure
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
37.53377, -77.45651
When was Monroe, James, Tomb listed on the National Register?

Monroe, James, Tomb was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 11, 1971.

Where is Monroe, James, Tomb located?

Monroe, James, Tomb is located in Richmond (Independent City), Richmond County, Virginia at approximately 37.53377, -77.45651. See the map above.

Is Monroe, James, Tomb a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Monroe, James, Tomb is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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