Orange in Orange County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Montpelier and Madison's Tomb
Erected 1934 by Conservation & Development Commission. (Marker Number F-26.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #04 James Madison, and the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1749.
Location. 38° 14.706′ N, 78° 6.687′ W. Marker is in Orange, Virginia, in Orange County. Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street (State Highway 20) and Madison Road (U.S. 15), on the right when traveling west on West Main Street. At the front entrance to the Orange County Court House. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Orange VA 22960, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. World War I Memorial (here, next to this marker); Korean War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Honoring the People of Orange County (a few steps from this marker); World War II Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Vietnam War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Confederate Dead (a few steps from this marker); General Zachary Taylor (a few steps from this marker); Crosthwaite Alley (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Orange.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 7, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 13, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,888 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 13, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4, 5. submitted on September 22, 2014, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. 6, 7. submitted on September 6, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.