James and Dolley Madison Plantation in Montpelier Station, Virginia - Encircle Photos

25 James and Dolley Madison Plantation in Montpelier Station, Virginia

James Madison was raised with 11 siblings on a 5,000 acre tobacco plantation in Orange County, Virginia. In 1797, shortly before Madison became secretary of state under President Jefferson, he moved back to Montpelier Station near the town of Orange with his wife Dolley. He received extensive architectural suggestions from the third president. When Madison became the fourth president, he again solicited advice from his neighbor during further additions. The mansion has been restored to its appearance before Dolley sold the property in 1884.

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James and Dolley Madison Plantation in Montpelier Station, Virginia

S Montpelier Rd & W Gate Rd, Orange, VA 22960

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