Highland
Also known as Ash Lawn
About Highland
Highland was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 14, 1973. The Register lists it for its politics, at the state level. The listing covers 200 acres.
What it isJames Monroe house. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 14 MB · National Archives↗Finding Highland
Near Pantops, VA (3.7 mi from the town center)
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
2 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Highland
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Highland
Is Highland on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Aug 14, 1973 (Register number 73001990).
Is Highland a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Virginia has 125 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Monticello, 2.1 miles away.
Can you visit Highland?
It has its own website, the place to check whether and when it is open to visitors.
Where can I read the history of Highland?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 14 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 41679407 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.