Montpelier
Also known as James Madison Home
About the district
Montpelier was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 15, 1966. It was named a National Historic Landmark on Dec 19, 1960, one of 125 in Virginia. It was among the first 0 of Orange’s 12 listings. The Register lists it for its politics, at the national level. The listing covers 1,100 acres. We have two old views of it, on this page.
What it isThe Virginia estate of James Madison, fourth President of the United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 42 MB · National Archives↗1960 to today
- 1960Named a National Historic Landmark
- 1966Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 1980
Montpelier, lifelong home of James Madison - 2012
James and Dolley Madison Statue at Montpelier - 2026On the Register for 60 years
2 old views of Montpelier
Postcards and photographs from Orange’s archive whose captions name it, from 1980 to 2012. Tap one to see it full screen.
Finding Montpelier
Near Orange, VA (3.8 mi from the town center)
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
2 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Other National Historic Landmarks nearby
The nearest Landmarks with a photo, within 25 miles, and the year each was named.
Memories of Montpelier
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Montpelier
Is Montpelier on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Oct 15, 1966 (Register number 66000843).
Is Montpelier a National Historic Landmark?
Yes, since Dec 19, 1960. Virginia has 125 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Montpelier?
It has its own website, the place to check whether and when it is open to visitors.
Are there old photos of Montpelier?
Yes: two old views are on this page.
Where can I read the history of Montpelier?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 42 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 41679097 · Wikidata · old views from Orange’s archive. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.