Makemie Statue

Historical marker location:

Accomac, Virginia

( Marker is at the intersection of State Highway T-1502 and Back Street, on the right when traveling south on State Highway T-1502.)

Virginia is known as the "Mother of Presidents" because eight U.S. presidents were born there. Additionally, two more presidents, William Henry Harrison and Zachary Taylor, were born in what is now Virginia before it became a state.