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Monroe, James, Law Office

Fredericksburg (Independent City), Virginia
County of Fredericksburg.
908 Charles Street
National Register Number: 66000917
 Resource type: Building.
The threat level was Satisfactory in
2006.
Congressional District: VA-1 Certified Local Government: YES
This NHL offers public access.
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Current use/information: Museum.

Statement of Significance (as of designation - November 13, 1966):
James Monroe (1758-1831, who would be the fifth President of the United States (1817-1825), used this structure as a law office from 1786 to 1789, after studying law with Thomas Jefferson.

Condition:
There are no known threats to the property at this time.

There has been no change since the last report.


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