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James Monroe
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James Monroe

The James Monroe Birth Place

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Description: There is a marker located by the road. The birth site is located on a 70 arce piece of land currently owned by Westmoreland county. The birthplace of James Monroe was dismantled before 1850, but an outline of the house site is marked. Open to the public. The marker is located about 1 mile from Monroe Hall, VA.

Address: Monroe Hall; Virginia SR 205; Westmoreland County near Colonial Beach, VA 22443.

Related Web Site: Monroe Birthplace, Westmoreland County

Credit: "Presidential Sites: A Directory of Places Associated with Presidents of the United States" by William G. Clotworthy

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