Elder John Leland, Courageous Leader
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N 38° 15.447 W 078° 00.694
17S E 761484 N 4238604
A leader of the Baptist doctrine who was interviewed by James Madison while he authored the First Amendment to the Constitution. Memorial dedicated Oct. 4, 1953 on the site of the Leland-Madison Monumental Park.
Waymark Code: WM94PG
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 06/28/2010
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"Elder John Leland 1754 - 1841
Courageous leader of the Baptist Doctrine
Ardent advocate of the principle of Democracy
vindicator of separation of church and state.
Near this spot in 1788, Elder John Leland and James Madison, the father of the American Constitution held significant interview which resulted in the adoption of the constitution by Virginia. Then Madison, a member of Congress from Orange, presented the first amendment to the Constitution guaranteeing religious liberty, free speech and a free press. This satisfied Leland and his Baptist followers.
Presented by Eugene Bucklin Bowen, President, Berkshire County, Massachusetts Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution."
Location: Route 20, Orange County, VA
Website with more information on either the memorial or the person(s) it is dedicated to: Not listed
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