James Madison's Montpelier, Orange

Name: James Madison's Montpelier
Address: 11407 Constitution Hwy, Orange, United States
Telephone: +1 540-672-2728

#1 among attractions in Orange

Museum, History museum, Top attraction

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James Madison's Montpelier, located in Orange County, Virginia, was the plantation house of the Madison family, including fourth president of the United States, James Madison, and his wife Dolley. The 2,650-acre property is open seven days a week with the mission of engaging the public with the enduring legacy of Madison's most powerful idea: government by the people. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1764 (260 years ago)Coordinates: 38°13'8"N, 78°10'6"W

Address

11407 Constitution HwyOrange United States

Contact

+1 540-672-2728

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Day trips

James Madison's Montpelier – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: James Madison Museum, St. Thomas Church, Orange County Courthouse, The Village at Gordon House.

3.4 miNE
Museum, History museum
James Madison Museum, Orange
88 min walk • The James Madison Museum located in Orange, Virginia is a museum dedicated to 4th president of the United States James Madison and his wife, Dolley Madison. Exhibits include original furniture used by James Madison, his personal items, portraits of the Madisons, and a statue.
3.4 miNE
Church
St. Thomas Church, Orange
88 min walk • St. Thomas Church is a historic Episcopal church located at Orange, Virginia, United States. It is a rectangular brick structure measuring 40 feet wide and 105 feet deep. The front facade features a recessed portico with two Doric columns flanked by two Doric pilasters.
3.6 miNE
Interesting neighbourhood, Neo-renaissance architecture
Orange County Courthouse, Orange
93 min walk • Orange County Courthouse is a historic courthouse complex located at Orange, Orange County, Virginia. It was built in 1858–1859, and is a 1 1/2-story, Italian Villa style brick structure. The front facade features a three-part arcade consisting of a semi-elliptical arch flanked by small semicircular arches.
5.4 miS
38°8'33"N • 78°11'18"W
The Village at Gordon House, Gordonsville
138 min walk • Park
3.3 miNE
Greek Revival architecture
Chestnut Hill, Orange
84 min walk • Chestnut Hill is a historic home located at Orange, Orange County, Virginia. It was built about 1860, and is a two-story, frame dwelling in a combination of the Italianate and Greek Revival styles. A Second Empire style mansard roof was added in 1891.
3.7 miNE
Greek Revival architecture
Rebel Hall, Orange
94 min walk • Rebel Hall is a historic plantation house located at Orange, Orange County, Virginia. It was built in 1848–1849, and is a two-story, three bay, Greek Revival style brick dwelling.
3.5 miNE
Neighbourhood
Orange Commercial Historic District, Orange
91 min walk • Orange Commercial Historic District is a national historic district located at Orange, Orange County, Virginia. One of Virginia's Main Street communities, it encompasses 61 contributing buildings in the central business district of Orange's county seat.
6.3 miNE
Greek Revival architecture
Brampton, Locust Dale
162 min walk • Brampton, also known as Buena Vista Farm, is a historic home located near Orange, in Madison County, Virginia. It was built about 1846, as a two-bay, side passage plan with a flat roof, two-story portico, and a small wing.