Near Leon in Madison County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Madison County / Culpeper County
Photographed By J. J. Prats, August 2, 2009
1. Madison County Face of Marker
Madison County. In the hills of the Piedmont, against the Blue Ridge Mountains, Madison County was formed from Culpeper County in 1792. The county is named for James Madison, the “father of the American Constitution” and the fourth president of the United States. It contains a portion of the Shenandoah National Park. President Herbert Hoover had a rustic retreat constructed in the Blue Ridge Mountains here during his presidency (1929–1933). The county seat is Madison.
Culpeper County. Formed from Orange County in 1749, Culpeper County originally included the territory that now comprises of Culpeper, Madison, and Rappahannock Counties. The legendary Culpeper Minute Men battalion was formed here in 1775 at the beginning of the Revolutionary War. A number of Civil War battles and engagements took place here, including the Battle of Cedar Mountain on 9 Aug. 1862 and the Battle of Brandy Station on 9 June 1863. The county seat is Culpeper.
Erected 2003 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number Z-157.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #04 James Madison
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Location. 38° 26.592′ N, 78° 7.95′ W. Marker is near Leon, Virginia, in Madison County. Marker is at the intersection of Seminole Trail (U.S. 29) and Hoover Road, on the right when traveling south on Seminole Trail. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Leon VA 22725, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Battle of James City (approx. half a mile away); Kirtley's Road (approx. 0.6 miles away); Engagement at James City (approx. ¾ mile away); Third Wis. Infty. (approx. 4.2 miles away); Battle of Cedar Mountain (approx. 4.3 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Cedar Mountain (approx. 4.3 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Cedar Mountain (approx. 4.3 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Cedar Mountain (approx. 4.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leon.
More about this marker. This marker replaced a 1935 marker with the same titles and number but which was inscribed as follows.
Madison County. Area 324 Square Miles. Formed
Photographed By J. J. Prats, August 2, 2009
2. Culpeper County Face of Marker
Culpeper County. Area 384 Square Miles. Formed in 1748 from Orange, and named for Lord Culpeper, Governor of Virginia, 1680-1683. The Battle of Cedar Mountain, 1862, was fought in this county.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, August 2, 2009
3. Madison County / Culpeper County Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 8, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2009, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,025 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 9, 2009, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
