Montpelier and Madison's Tomb

Montpelier and Madison's Tomb is a Virginia historical marker in in Orange, Orange County, dedicated 1934.

Orange County · dedicated 1934 · Rte. 15 and Business Rte. 20, at courthouse, in Orange

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Five miles southwest is Montpelier, the home of James Madison, "Father of the American Constitution" and fourth President of the United States, 1809-1817. Near the house is the tomb of Madison, who died at Montpelier on June 28, 1836.

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