2010 KG Historical Society Metal Christmas Ornament – Belle Grove Plantation
This elegant metal ornament commemorates Belle Grove Plantation, a storied historic estate in King George County—significant as the birthplace of President James Madison. Located near Port Conway on the banks of the Rappahannock River, the original house no longer stands, but Belle Grove’s name endures through preservation and legacy.
 
Designated on the Virginia Landmarks Register in 1972 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973, Belle Grove honors the Conway family lineage and colonial Virginia's formative narrative . This ornament symbolizes both familial heritage and the architectural and historical significance rooted in King George County.