Signs of History^(SM)

Madison County

For a map directing you to Madison County click here.

Area: 324 square miles

Formed in 1792 from Culpeper, and named for James Madison, "Father of the American Constitution" and President of the United States. Governor Spotswood's exploring expedition passed here, 1716.

Jackson's Crossing, F-22, Rte. 15, 7.6 miles n. of Orange

Woodberry Forest School, F-24, Rte. 15, 6 miles n. of Orange

Cavalry Engagement at Jack's Shop, G-11, Rte. 231, 6.5 miles s. of Madison

Cavalry Engagement, G-11, Rte. 231, 5.5 miles s. of Madison

Joseph Early Home, G-12, Rte. 29, 3 miles s. of Madison

Jackson's March to Fredericksburg, JE-1, Rte 231, at Madison

Knights of the Golden Horseshoe, JE-2, Rte. 15, 3.3 miles n. of Orange

James L. Kemper Residence, Bus. JE-3, Rte. 29,. 1 mile s. of Madison

Hebron Church, JE-4, Rte. 231, 9.5 miles n. of Madison

A Camp of Stonewall Jackson's, JE-15, Rte. 670, I mile n. of Criglersville

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