Birthplace of Madison
At this place, Port Conway, James Madison, fourth President of the United States and Father of the Constitution, was born, March 16, 1751. His mother was staying at her paternal home, Belle Grove, 400 yards east when her son was born. Madison's father, James Madison, Senior, lived in Orange County. The President had his home at Montpelier in that county.
Marker is at the intersection of US 301 James Madison Parkway and Walsingham Road, on the right when traveling south on US 301 James Madison Parkway.
Courtesy hmdb.org
