Colonial Beach in Westmoreland County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Prelude to the Presidency
1804
It is only when the people become ignorant and corrupt, when they degenerate into a populace, that they are incapable of exercising their sovereignty. (James Monroe, 1801)
1804: Attends coronation of Napoleon Bonaparte as Emperor of France
1805: Conducts unsuccessful negotiations with Spain for purchase of Florida
1806: With William Pinckney, negotiates treaty with Great Britain (not ratified)
1808: Runs for President of the United States, loses nomination to James Madison
1810: Elected to Virginia House of Delegates from Albemarle County
1811: Elected to fourth term as Governor of Virginia
1811: Appointed Secretary of State by President Madison
1813: During War of 1812, made interim Secretary of War, serves for several weeks
1814: At Battle of Bladensburg, later flees sack of Washington, DC with Madison
1814: Again appointed interim Secretary of War, serves until 1815
Erected by The James Monroe Memorial Foundation. (Marker Number 5.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War of 1812
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Location. 38° 14.397′ N, 76° 59.213′ W. Marker is in Colonial Beach, Virginia, in Westmoreland County. Marker can be reached from James Monroe Highway (Virginia Route 205) 0.3 miles north of Old Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4460 James Monroe Hwy, Colonial Beach VA 22443, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. "Era of Good Feelings" (within shouting distance of this marker); Statesman at Home and Abroad (within shouting distance of this marker); The Monroe Doctrine (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Service to the Commonwealth (about 400 feet away); Revolutionary Idealist (about 600 feet away); James Monroe's Legacy (about 600 feet away); Monroe Creek (about 700 feet away); Journey's End (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Colonial Beach.
Additional keywords. French Revolution
Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 105 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 5, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
