3rd United States President, 2nd United States Vice President, Virginia Governor, Declaration of Independence Signer. A philosopher, statesman, scholar, attorney, planter, architect, violinist, writer, archaeologist, and natural scientist. He wished to be remembered as the author of the Declaration of Independence and...

Each year, hundreds of thousands of people visit Thomas Jefferson's grave in the Monticello cemetery, which is marked by an obelisk based on his own design.

Before his death, Thomas Jefferson left explicit instructions regarding the monument to be erected over his grave. In this undated document, Jefferson supplied a sketch of the shape of the marker, and the epitaph with which he wanted it to be inscribed:

2013年6月13日 · The above words are inscribed on Thomas Jefferson’s gravestone. Where is “Third President of the United States of America?” Before his death, Thomas Jefferson left specific instructions for a monument to be constructed on his grave site.

2018年5月8日 · The grave marker and accompanying marble epitaph were originally erected at Monticello, seven years after Jefferson's death in 1826.

The burial places of Thomas Jefferson, his parents, and his siblings are listed below: Peter Jefferson (February 29, 1707/08 - August 17, 1757): Shadwell; Jane Ra ndolph Jefferson (February 9, 1720-March 31, 1776): Monticello Graveyard; Jane Jefferson (June 27, 1740 - October 1, 1765): Shadwell; Mary Jefferson Bolling (October 1, 1741 - 1804 ...

Although Jefferson is buried at Monticello, Jefferson's original tombstone is located in Columbia, Missouri. For photographs of the graves of all other U.S. Presidents visit the Presidents Gravesites page.