Monticello

In 1770 Thomas Jefferson began construction on his mansion in Charolettesville, Virginia.  Monticello is placed on five thousand acres and is located on the summit of South West Peak.  When first entering the building there is a large room with maps, animal skins, animal heads, and a large calender that continues into the basement.  On the left side of the house lies a small room which could have been used as a class room, a library, a small greenhouse, Jefferson's cabinet, and also Jefferson's bedroom.  Right behind the foyer lies a large room which was his parlor.  Off to the right was a large dining room that could be sectioned off into a tea room; the dining room included a large fireplace and two maitnence elevators.  To the right of the dining room  were two bedrooms that were often used as guest bedrooms.  Out side of the house was a large deck, but underneath that deck were maids quarters, wine cellars, run cellars, and also a privy.

Jefferson's grave is located on the property near his house.

Jefferson's house stood on the summit South West Peak.

Jefferson had a large garden that overlooked the valley below.

A side view of Jefferson's house.