Here is a list of U.S. Presidents born in Virginia, which has produced more presidents than any other state:
πΊπΈ U.S. Presidents Born in Virginia
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George Washington β Westmoreland County
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Thomas Jefferson β Shadwell (near Charlottesville)
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James Madison β Port Conway
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James Monroe β Westmoreland County
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William Henry Harrison β Charles City County
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John Tyler β Charles City County
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Zachary Taylor β Barboursville
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Woodrow Wilson β Staunton
ποΈ Key Notes:
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Virginia is often called the “Mother of Presidents” because 8 U.S. presidents were born there.
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Four of the first five presidents were Virginians (Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe).
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Charles City County is particularly notable, as it was the birthplace of both Harrison and Tyler.