North Virginia Beach , Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

James Madison

1751 - 1836

— Orange County —

James Madison Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 30, 2021

1. James Madison Marker

Inscription. The 4th U.S. President, Madison was the author of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, which earned him the reputation as "Father of the Constitution." Serving during the "Second Revolution," or the War of 1812, he empowered the Navy with three frigates: the "Constitution," the "United States" and the "President."

Erected 1999 by City of Virginia Beach.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War of 1812 • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #04 James Madison, and the Virginia Legends Walk series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.

Location. 36° 50.494′ N, 75° 58.417′ W. Marker is in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It is in North Virginia Beach. Marker can be reached from Atlantic Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1304 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach VA 23451, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. George S. Patton (here, next to this marker); Cyrus Hall McCormick (here, next to this marker); Booker T. Washington (here, next to this marker); Douglas MacArthur (here, next to this marker); George Washington

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(here, next to this marker); John Marshall (a few steps from this marker); Grace Sherwood (a few steps from this marker); Patsy Cline (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Virginia Beach.

Virginia Legends Walk Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Kevin W., July 20, 2010

2. Virginia Legends Walk Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 30, 2021, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 126 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 30, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on July 28, 2010, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.