The university was established in 1819, and its original governing Board of Visitors included Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and James Monroe, who was the sitting President of the United States at the time of its foundation.
The university was established in 1819. Its original governing Board of Visitors included Thomas Jefferson. Its original governing Board of Visitors included James Madison. Its original governing Board of Visitors included James Monroe. James Monroe was the sitting President of the United States at the time of its foundation.