Monticello

[ mon-ti-chel-oh, -sel-oh ]

noun

1. the estate and residence of Thomas Jefferson, in central Virginia, near Charlottesville.

Monticello

1. The home of Thomas Jefferson , in central Virginia . The mansion at Monticello, designed by Jefferson himself, is a notable example of the use of ancient forms, such as the dome, in the architecture of his time.

Notes

Monticello appears on the back (“tails” side) of the nickel; Jefferson's head is on the front.

Example Sentences

There, before the stew stove and hearth in the kitchens at Monticello, they discuss the history of mac and cheese, particularly James Hemings’ role in helping popularize it in the United States.

From Essence.com

That I needed to understand Monticello and the history a little better.

From Essence.com

Smith begins at Monticello, Thomas Jefferson’s home in Virginia, where there is “no story” without Sally Hemings.

From Washington Post

Friday afternoon, I went online and with a few clicks made a reservation at the Best Western in Monticello, just off Highway 17.

From The Daily Beast

Monticello itself was a “machine” that “operated on carefully calibrated violence.”

From The Daily Beast

When about half way to Monticello three rough-looking men blocked the road, demanding his name and the reason of his haste.

From Project Gutenberg

About five miles from Monticello Harry overtook the scouting party, now on their way back to that city.

From Project Gutenberg

Fortunately there was a battalion of the Merrill Horse at Monticello, and he could muster five hundred men for the pursuit.

From Project Gutenberg

Governor Jefferson's home, Monticello, was used as a guest house for many of Jefferson's legislative friends.

From Project Gutenberg

Jouett reached Monticello at dawn, roused the inhabitants within and informed them of Tarleton's plan.

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