5 – James Monroe Home of James Monroe, Highlands, Charlottesville, Virginia Lane entrance to Highlands View from Highlands Outline of location of original house that Monroe lived in. House built in the 1800s partially on the original Monroe house location. Monroe did not live in this house. 300 year old tree Red magnolia bloom Statue of James Monroe Bust of James Monroe at Highlands. James Monroe Law Office and Museum, Fredericksburg, Virginia. Bust of James Monroe in the gardens to the rear of the James Monroe Law Office Museum.