Old City in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

James Madison 4th President lived here

Photographed By Philip Gilson, 5 29 2016

1. James Madison 4th President lived here Marker

Inscription. Residence circa 1796
James Madison
Fourth President of
the United States
Father of
the Constitution
Sponsor of
the Bill of Rights
Lived here with
Dolley Madison
his "Famous Hostess" Wife

Erected by Philadelphila Historical Commission. (Marker Number 654.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #04 James Madison series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1796.

Location. 39° 56.843′ N, 75° 8.875′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Old City. Marker is at the intersection of South 4th Street and Walnut Street on South 4th Street. http://www.visitphilly.com/history/philadelphia/dolley-todd-madison-house/. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 156 S 4th St, Philadelphia PA 19106, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A Working-Class House in the Capital City (a few steps from this marker); Todd House (a few steps from this marker); Old St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church (within shouting distance of this marker); 18th Century Garden

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(within shouting distance of this marker); A Changing Neighborhood (within shouting distance of this marker); Saint Joseph's Roman Catholic Church (within shouting distance of this marker); The Philadelphia Contributionship (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Morris (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Also see . . . Dolley Todd (Madison) House. (Submitted on May 30, 2016, by Philip Gilson of Brooklyn, New York.)

Photographed By Philip Gilson, 5 29 2016

2. James Madison 4th President lived here Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2016, by Philip Gilson of Brooklyn, New York. This page has been viewed 435 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 30, 2016, by Philip Gilson of Brooklyn, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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