Near Aldie in Loudoun County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
President Monroe’s Home
Erected 1938 by Conservation & Development Commission. (Marker Number F-4.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #03 Thomas Jefferson, the Former U.S. Presidents: #05 James Monroe, and the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1823.
Location. 38° 58.515′ N, 77° 37.336′ W. Marker is near Aldie, Virginia, in Loudoun County. Marker is at the intersection of James Monroe Highway (U.S. 15) and John Mosby Highway (U.S. 50), on the right when traveling north on James Monroe Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Aldie VA 20105, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Mother of Stonewall Jackson (here, next to this marker); Welcome to Gilbert's Corner Regional Park (approx. one mile away); Neighbor Against Neighbor (approx. one mile away); This is Gilbert's Corner! (approx. one mile away); Battle of Aldie (approx. one mile away); Lee Moves North Again (approx. one mile away); Plain Path…Shenandoah Hunting Path…Carolina Road…Rogue’s Road… (approx. one mile away); A Freedom Seeker from Aldie: The Story of Daniel Dangerfield (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Aldie.
Regarding President Monroe’s Home. Oak Hill is a private residence about 1.5 miles North of the marker location.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 25, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,060 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 28, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. Pictures of Oak Hill. • Picture of the DAR Commemmorative Plaque at Oak Hill. • Can you help?