President James Madison - Madison Family Cemetery - Montpelier - Virginia
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N 38° 13.072 W 078° 10.492
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A tall obelisk within the family cemetery marks the gravesite of the fourth president of the United States and the man who is credited with crafting the Constitution and Bill of Rights.
Waymark Code: WM7AV5
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 09/28/2009
Views: 8
The site of the Madison family original homestead stands very near to this small cemetery. James Madison was born in Port Conway, Virginia at the home of his mother's family. He was returned to Montpelier and remained here for most of his youth until attending college in Princeton, New Jersey. After his birth, his father built the first stage of the home that now stands restored on the grounds of Montpelier.
Throughout his political life he returned to the family homestead to reflect and work on the document that shaped the United States. He served his country in Congress, as the Secretary of State, and finally as President. After retiring from politics, he returned to Montpelier to be with his wife Dolley.
After his death at the family homestead Montpelier in 1836, James Madison was buried in an unmarked grave in the family cemetery on the grounds. His grave site remained unmarked until 1857 when a large obelisk was constructed at the burial site. His wife Dolley is buried next to him in a grave marked with a smaller obelisk.
The Madison Family Cemetery is located on the grounds of Montpelier. The cemetery is available for visiting during times when the site is open. There is an admission charge to enter the grounds.
Description:
James Madison:
Born in 1751 Port Conway, Virginia
Raised in Montpelier Virginia
Educated in Princeton
Served in the Continental Congress
Served in the Constitutional Convention
Drafted first Constitution
Wrote the Bill of Rights
Secretary of State to Thomas Jefferson
President of the United States 1809-1817
Deceased at Montpelier 1836
Date of birth: 03/16/1751
Date of death: 06/28/1836
Area of notoriety: Politics
Marker Type: Monument
Setting: Outdoor
Visiting Hours/Restrictions: The Madison Family Cemetery is available for visitation whenever Montpelier is open.
Fee required?: Yes
Web site: [Web Link]
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