Historical Highway Markers - Virginia Department of Historic Resources

Name: Historical Highway Markers - Virginia Department of Historic Resources
Address: Richmond Road (U.S. 250) east of Exit 124 (Interstate 64), Richmond, VA, 23221, UNITED STATES
Telephone: (804) 367-2323

Richmond Road (U.S. 250) east of Exit 124 (Interstate 64), Richmond, VA 23221

(804) 367-2323

ABOUT

One of many Virginia Highway Markers that commemorate people, events or other historic resources within the Commonwealth. Visible from the road 24 hours a day.

SHADWELL, BIRTHPLACE OF THOMAS JEFFERSON

Peter Jefferson acquired the land in 1735, and built the house about 1737. Thomas Jefferson was born here, April 13, 1743. He lived here, 1743-1745, and 1752-1770. The house burned in 1770, and Jefferson then moved to Monticello.