James Monroe Tomb
United States historic place in Richmond (Independent City), Virginia. Added to the National Register in 1971, and a National Historic Landmark.
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What it is
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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The record
| Register name | Monroe, James, Tomb |
| Property type | Structure |
| Address | Hollywood Cemetery, 412 S. Cherry St., Richmond (Independent City), VA |
| Independent city | City of Richmond |
| Listed | Nov 11, 1971 |
| Listed for | Politics and government, Architecture |
| Level of significance | National |
| Reference number | 71001044 |
| Type of place | tomb |
| Style | Gothic Revival |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark, Virginia Historic Landmark |
| Contributing resources | 1 structure |
| Standing | Yes |
The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗
Visiting
| Address | Hollywood Cemetery, 412 S. Cherry St., Richmond (Independent City), VA |
| Coordinates | 37.5338° N, 77.4565° W · Directions ↗ |
| Also in Richmond (Independent City) | 230 listed places in Richmond (Independent City) → · walking tours → |
| Nearest national park unit | Maggie L Walker National Historic Site · 1 mile · on Park Atlas |
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Drawings & photographs
Measured drawings and photographs from the Library of Congress. Public domain. All 7 records ↗
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Questions people ask
When was James Monroe Tomb listed on the National Register?
Nov 11, 1971. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
Can I visit James Monroe Tomb?
Yes. James Monroe Tomb is recorded as open to the public.
Source: Wikidata
Where is James Monroe Tomb?
Hollywood Cemetery, 412 S. Cherry St., Richmond (Independent City), City of Richmond, Virginia. The nearest national park unit is Maggie L Walker National Historic Site, 1 mile away.
Are there historic photographs or drawings of James Monroe Tomb?
Yes. The Historic American Buildings Survey at the Library of Congress has drawings or photographs of it.
Source: Library of Congress
Where is the nomination form for James Monroe Tomb?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Is there cell service at James Monroe Tomb?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the listed point. Coverage indoors and behind old masonry is another matter.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
Sources
Location, type and contributing counts come from the National Park Service's National Register spatial data. Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet where it carries the listing. Construction date, architect, style, photograph and encyclopedia link come from Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, matched on reference number 71001044. Nothing here is transcribed by hand. The nomination form and photographs ↗ at NPGallery are the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service, and the form is often the best description of the place. The description under "What it is" is the opening of the Wikipedia article, CC BY-SA. Drawings and photographs are Historic American Buildings Survey records at the Library of Congress, public domain.