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Monroe, James, Tomb

Richmond (Independent City), Virginia
County of Richmond (City).
Hollywood Cemetery, 412 S. Cherry Street
National Register Number: 71001044
 Resource type: Structure.
Certified Local Government: YES
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Current use/information: Tomb.

Statement of Significance (as of designation - November 11, 1971):
Gothic Revival in style and significant for the execution of its flamboyant and delicate tracery in cast iron, the tomb is a cage over the simple granite sarcophagus of the former President, who died and was buried in New York City in 1831, but was removed to Virginia in 1858.


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