James Madison Fourth President

James Madison Grave

President Madison was the first in a four President tour of Virginia. President Madison is buried in his family cemetery along with other members of his family. His slaves have there own cemetery which I did not get a chance to see. It was a very hot day for the mountains of Virginia. It was in the high 80's to low 90's the whole day. President Madison's home is just outside of Orange Virginia. Also about 45 min to a hour away is President's Jefferson's House which was my next stop on my trip.

This Is The Madison Family Cemetery. President Madison Is In Front. Mrs. Madison Is The Smaller Monument.

Facts About James Madison:

Madison was our smallest President, weighing 100 pounds, and standing 5 feet and 4 inches tall

Madison was the first President to wear trousers instead of knee breeches

Madison was younger than both of his vice presidents, and both of his vice presidents died while they were in office

Madison was the first U.S. congressman to become president

Nickname: Father of the Constitution

Last Words: Nothing more than a change of mind, my dear

Cause of Death: Debility: old age

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