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Site of dwelling house owned by ex-president of the United States James Madison 1828-1836. Home of his widow Mrs. Dolly Payne Madison 1837-1849. Home of Rear Admiral Charles Wilkes, U.S.N. and familiy 1851-1856.
Federal Judicial Center The Dolly Madison House Restored 1968. Lyndon B. Johnson, President.