Somerset in Orange County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
James Madison and Dolley Madison
are buried
James Madison
"Father of the Constitution"
Fourth President of the United States
1809-1817
and
Dolley Madison
his wife
Erected 1930 by William Byrd Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, Richmond, Virginia.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #04 James Madison series lists.
Location. 38° 13.32′ N, 78° 11.359′ W. Marker is in Somerset, Virginia, in Orange County. Marker is at the intersection of Constitution Highway (State Highway 20) and Jacksontown Road (County Route 655), on the right when traveling east on Constitution Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Somerset VA 22972, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Post-Emancipation (approx. half a mile away); Gilmore Farm (approx. half a mile away); Confederate Encampment (approx. 0.6 miles away); Dolley Madison (approx. 0.6 miles away); Gilmore Family Cemetery (approx. 0.6 miles away); Civil War Encampment (approx. ¾ mile away); Montpelier Train Station (approx. 0.8 miles away); Montpelier Flag Stop (approx. 0.8 miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on December 26, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,137 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 7, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3, 4. submitted on September 22, 2014, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.