List of U.S. Presidents Born in Virginia

Here is a list of U.S. Presidents born in Virginia, which has produced more presidents than any other state:

🇺🇸 U.S. Presidents Born in Virginia

  1. George Washington – Westmoreland County

  2. Thomas Jefferson – Shadwell (near Charlottesville)

  3. James Madison – Port Conway

  4. James Monroe – Westmoreland County

  5. William Henry Harrison – Charles City County

  6. John Tyler – Charles City County

  7. Zachary Taylor – Barboursville

  8. Woodrow Wilson – Staunton

🏛️ Key Notes:

  • Virginia is often called the “Mother of Presidents” because 8 U.S. presidents were born there.

  • Four of the first five presidents were Virginians (Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe).

  • Charles City County is particularly notable, as it was the birthplace of both Harrison and Tyler.

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