Birthplace of Madison
At this place, Port Conway, James Madison, fourth President of the United States and father of the Constitution, was born, March 16, 1751. His mother was staying at her paternal home when the son was born. Madison's father, James Madison, Senior, lived in Orange County. The President had his home at Montpelier in that county.
1948 text, presented as a historical document.
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Marker data: Virginia Department of Conservation and Development, State Historical Markers of Virginia, 6th ed. (1948)
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