James Madison University, Harrisonburg

Name: James Madison University
Address: 701 Driver Dr, Harrisonburg, United States

#24 among attractions in Harrisonburg

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James Madison University is a public research university in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Founded in 1908 as the State Normal and Industrial School for Women at Harrisonburg, the institution was renamed Madison College in 1938 in honor of President James Madison and then James Madison University in 1977. It is situated in the Shenandoah Valley, just west of Massanutten Mountain. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1908 (116 years ago)Coordinates: 38°25'56"N, 78°52'3"W

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701 Driver DrHarrisonburg United States

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James Madison University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bridgeforth Stadium and Zane Showker Field, Explore More Discovery Museum, Turner Ashby Monument, Edith J. Carrier Arboretum.

~1970 ftNW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport, Sport venue
Bridgeforth Stadium and Zane Showker Field, Harrisonburg
10 min walk • Bridgeforth Stadium is a football stadium located on the campus of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The stadium is home to the James Madison Dukes football team. The playing surface is named Zane Showker Field. Bridgeforth Stadium, has a seating capacity of 24,877.
1.1 miN
Specialty museum, Children's museum, Museum
Explore More Discovery Museum, Harrisonburg
28 min walk • Explore More Discovery Museum, formerly known as the Harrisonburg Children's Museum is a non-profit museum focusing on interactive, multi-sensory learning experiences for children, located in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
0.7 miS
Memorial
Turner Ashby Monument, Harrisonburg
18 min walk • The Turner Ashby Monument is a memorial placed in 1898 to mark the place at which Confederate Army Colonel Turner Ashby was killed in the 1862 Battle of Good's Farm.
~1740 ftSE
Garden, Park, Forest
Edith J. Carrier Arboretum, Harrisonburg
9 min walk • The Edith J. Carrier Arboretum is an arboretum and botanical garden on the James Madison University campus, located in Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States in the Shenandoah Valley.
~1560 ftW
Universities and schools
James Madison University, Harrisonburg
8 min walk • The College of Business is the business school of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
0.9 miSE
Church
Mabel Memorial Chapel, Harrisonburg
22 min walk • Mabel Memorial Chapel is located in Harrisonburg, Virginia and was built in 1898. It is located in the former village of Chestnut Ridge.
1.2 miN
Romanesque architecture
Rockingham County Courthouse, Harrisonburg
31 min walk • Rockingham County Courthouse is a historic county courthouse located at Harrisonburg, Virginia. It was designed by T.J. Collins and built in 1896–1897. The courthouse is a 3 1/2-story building of coursed rusticated ashlar above a raised basement.
1 miN
38°26'48"N • 78°52'10"W
Virginia Quilt Museum, Harrisonburg
26 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
0.9 miN
Bars and clubs
Joshua Wilton House, Harrisonburg
23 min walk • Joshua Wilton House, also known as the Shank House and Tau Kappa Epsilon House, is a historic home located at Harrisonburg, Virginia. It was built in 1888, and is a 2 1/2-story, central plan, brick eclectic Late Victorian dwelling. It has two projecting gabled pavilions and a three-story octagonal turret covered by a pointed roof.
1.2 miN
38°26'57"N • 78°52'12"W
Larkin Arts, Harrisonburg
30 min walk • Art gallery, Museum, Shopping
1 miN
Interesting neighbourhood, Greek Revival architecture
Harrisonburg Downtown Historic District, Harrisonburg
26 min walk • Harrisonburg Downtown Historic District is a national historic district located at Harrisonburg, Virginia. The district encompasses 161 contributing buildings, 1 contributing structure, and 2 contributing objects in the central business district of Harrisonburg.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to James Madison University?

Nearby attractions include James Madison University, Harrisonburg (8 min walk), Edith J. Carrier Arboretum, Harrisonburg (9 min walk), Bridgeforth Stadium and Zane Showker Field, Harrisonburg (10 min walk), Turner Ashby Monument, Harrisonburg (18 min walk).

How to get to James Madison University by public transport?

The nearest stations to James Madison University:

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Godwin Transit Center (9 min walk)