VA-EP8 Birthplace of Madison


Marker text: BIRTHPLACE OF MADISON

At this place, Port Conway, James Madison, fourth President of United States and Father of the Constitution, was born, March 16, 1751. His mother was staying at her paternal home, Belle Grove, 400 yards east when her son was born. Madison's father, James Madison, Senior, lived in Orange County. The President had his home at Montpelier in that county.

Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission, 1971.

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