Montpelier Station in Orange County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Dolley Madison
(1768-1849)
Erected 2011 by Virginia Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number JJ-29.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism • War of 1812 • Women. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #04 James Madison, the Quakerism, and the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1783.
Location. 38° 13.59′ N, 78° 10.81′ W. Marker is in Montpelier Station, Virginia, in Orange County. Marker is on Constitution Highway (Route 20). At the entrance to Montpelier. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Montpelier Station VA 22957, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gilmore Farm (within shouting distance of this marker); Gilmore Family Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Post-Emancipation (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Confederate Encampment (approx. 0.2 miles away); Montpelier Train Station (approx. ¼ mile away); Montpelier Flag Stop (approx. ¼ mile away); Civil War & Gilmore Farm Trail (approx. ¼ mile away); Madison-Barbour Rural Historic District (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Montpelier Station.
Also see . . . Video - - "An Award Winning" - Biography of Dolley Madison - - (Courtesy: Dana Edwards / YouTube)::. (Submitted on March 12, 2013, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
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