Considered one of the most beautiful streets in America, the tree lined boulevard is centered with islands composed of lush green lawns. The architecture of the homes, churches and apartment buildings that linethe street range from warm English Tudor, to gracious Georgian, to the classic look of Beaux Arts and Italianate. Almost every block is introduced by a spectacular monument honoring a hero from the past, giving a European feel to the whole street.

Arthur Ashe, Jr. Monument - The newest addition to America's most beautiful street honors Richmond native and tennis great, Arthur Ashe. A lifelike statue of Ashe is the central focus of this inspirational memorial. He stands atop an inscribed column, holding his hands high with a tennis racket in his left hand and books in his right. Surrounded at his feet by children, the youngsters reach upward as if spurred on by Ashe to reach for the stars.

Jefferson Davis Monument - A row of thirteen Doric columns, representing eleven seceding states and the two states who sent representatives to the Confederate Congress, lines this monument with a central pedestaled figure of Confederate President Jefferson Davis, sculpted by Richmond artist E. V. Valentine. One of the most expansive monuments on the avenue, it was originally designed as the terminus for this great street. However, Monument Avenue continued westward beyond this elegant "stopping" place.

"Stonewall" Jackson Monument - Confederate General Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson is honored with an equestrian statue created by Richmond sculptor Frederick W. Sievers. The monument stands at the busiest intersection on Monument Avenue where it bisects with Boulevard. Jackson died soon after the Battle of Chancellorsville, where he was accidentally wounded by one of his own men.

Robert E. Lee Monument - One of America's grandest equestrian statues, General Lee sits atop his faithful steed, Traveller. The first monument dedicated on the boulevard in 1890, it was designed by French sculptor Jean Antonin Mercié . Standing at a height of 60 feet, Lee commands the view from quite a distance. He sits in profile to the avenue, amidst the center of the largest traffic circle in the city.

Matthew Fontaine Maury Monument - In tribute to the "father of oceanography", a pedestaled sphere depicting the earth supported by a number of waterborne figures, honors the figure of the man seated before it, Matthew Maury, scientist, oceanographer and inventor.

J.E.B. Stuart Monument - At the foot of Monument Avenue at Stuart Circle, General J. E. B. Stuart, stands guard upon his horse. Known as "the eyes and ears" of the Confederate Army, General Stuart died after being wounded at the Battle of Yellow Tavern.

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