Jefferson Monroe Levy | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York | |
| In office March 4, 1911 – March 3, 1915 | |
| Preceded by | Herbert Parsons |
| Succeeded by | Michael F. Farley |
| Constituency | 13th district (1911–1913) 14th district (1913–1915) |
| In office March 4, 1899 – March 3, 1901 | |
| Preceded by | Richard C. Shannon |
| Succeeded by | Oliver H.P. Belmont |
| Constituency | 13th district |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 16, 1852 New York City, US |
| Died | March 6, 1924 (aged 71) New York City, US |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | New York University Law School |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
Jefferson Monroe Levy (April 16, 1852 – March 6, 1924) was a three-term U.S. Congressman from New York, a leader of the New York Democratic Party, and a renowned real estate and stock speculator.
In 1879 at the age of 27, he took control of Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's home. His late uncle Uriah P. Levy had purchased the property in 1834, several years after Jefferson's death. Like his uncle, Levy spent a considerable part of his fortune having Monticello and its grounds restored and preserved. In 1923, the property was purchased by the Thomas Jefferson Foundation (then known as the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation), a privately established group formed to purchase and operate Monticello as a memorial. It has since operated the site and mansion as a house museum. The Levy family privately protected the National Historic Landmark for nearly a century because of their regard for Thomas Jefferson and on behalf of the American people.