University of Virginia in the Industrial Revolution

The atlas holds 3 people and 9 moments here, from 1767 to 1826. The most recorded lives are Thomas Jefferson, Edgar Allan Poe and James Madison.

Notable people

1. Thomas Jefferson

   from 1767 to 1826

   6 moments here

   Thomas Jefferson was an American lawyer, Virginia political leader, diplomat, secretary of state, vice president, and third president of the United…

2. Edgar Allan Poe

   in 1826

   2 moments here

   American writer, poet, editor, and literary critic whose work helped shape Gothic fiction, detective fiction, and early science fiction.…

3. James Madison

   in 1826

   1 moment here

   James Madison (1751–1836) was a Virginia planter, revolutionary politician, delegate to the Continental and Confederation congresses, architect of…

Moments

1. 1767 Lawyer living at Shadwell Thomas Jefferson
2. 1770 Moved into Monticello South Pavilion Thomas Jefferson
3. 1781 Assembly met at Monticello Thomas Jefferson
4. 1794 Organized treaty opposition from Monticello Thomas Jefferson
5. 1824 University of Virginia tour and Lafayette banquet Thomas Jefferson
6. 1826 Student at the University of Virginia Edgar Allan Poe
7. 1826 University of Virginia Board meeting James Madison
8. 1826 Thomas Jefferson funeral Edgar Allan Poe
9. 1826 Death at Monticello Thomas Jefferson

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