King George in King George County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Birthplace of Madison
Erected 1971 by Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission. (Marker Number EP-8.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • Women. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #04 James Madison, and the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1745.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 38° 10.766′ N, 77° 11.128′ W. Marker was in King George, Virginia, in King George County. Marker was at the intersection of James Madison Parkway (U.S. 301) and Walsingham Road, on the right when traveling south on James Madison Parkway. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 17062 James Madison Parkway, King George VA 22485, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. James Madison's Birthplace (here, next to this marker); King George County / Caroline County (here, next to this marker); Emmanuel Church (a few steps from this marker); Emmanuel Episcopal Church (a few steps from this marker); This monument, until 1983 located on the Belle Grove Lawn (within shouting distance of this marker); Port Royal Harbor (approx. half a mile away); Port Royal (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Port Royal (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in King George.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has been replaced with James Madison's Birthplace at the same location.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 25, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 4,722 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 23, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2, 3. submitted on March 8, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 4. submitted on April 23, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.