Residence, Charloltesville 



Madison's tomb may be seen on the estate in an exquisite setting of 

 blue myrtle and English ivy, with roses in bloom on all sides during the 

 spring and summer. The present owner of Montpellier estate is Colonel 

 William DuPont. 



Monticello, known throughout the United States as the home of 

 Thomas Jefferson, third President of the United States, author of the 

 Declaration of Independence, champion of religious liberty, founder 

 of the University of Virginia and of a great political party, is a fine type 

 of Colonial architecture. It was designed by Jefferson himself and con- 

 structed under his supervision. It stands on the highlands of Albe- 

 marle County, in Piedmont Virginia, not far from the interesting city 

 of Charlottesville. This favored region held in the affections of the "Sage 

 of Monticello" the place that Mount Vernon had in the heart of George 

 Washington. The house happily endures today in much the same 



