Emmanuel Episcopal Church - Port Royal, VA
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N 38° 10.774 W 077° 11.150
18S E 308548 N 4227996
The Emmanuel Episcopal Church is the home of the birthplace of James Madison, the fourth president of the United States of America.
Waymark Code: WMF113
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 08/04/2012
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This is right off 301 and a must stop is you are traveling. VERY easy to miss if you are just driving by. The plaque says, "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."
Active Church: Yes
School on property: No
Date Built: Not listed
Service Times: Not listed
Website: Not listed
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