Saint John’s Episcopal Church Marker

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Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Saint John’s Episcopal Church

By Dawn Bowen, July 28, 2007

1. Saint John’s Episcopal Church Marker

Inscription. Here on 23 March 1776 Patrick Henry delivered his “Liberty or Death” speech, calling for American independence, during the second Virginia revolutionary conventions that included as members George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Peyton Randolph, and Richard Henry Lee. Saint John’s Church was built in 1741 by Richard Randolph on land donated by Richmond’s founder, William Byrd II. It continues to serve Henrico Parish (founded 1611). Buried in its churchyard are George Wythe and Elizabeth Arnold Poe, mother of Edgar Allan Poe.

Erected 1991 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number SA 37.)

Location. 37° 31.918′ N, 77° 25.168′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. Marker is on East Broad Street (U.S. 60) near North 24th Street, on the right when traveling east. Click for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2401 E Broad Street, Richmond VA 23223, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Invasion of Richmond, January 1781 (a few steps from this marker); St. John’s Church (a few steps from this marker); Welcome to Historic St. John’s Church (a few steps from this marker); George Wythe (within shouting distance of this marker); Adams-Van Lew House (about 400 feet away, in a direct line); Gen'l Joseph E. Johnston (about 700 feet away); Confederate (Second) Alabama Hospital (approx. 0.2 miles away); Trinity Methodist Church (approx. ¼ mile away). Click for a list of all markers in Richmond.

Marker along E Broad Street Photo, Click for full size

By Dawn Bowen, July 28, 2007

2. Marker along E Broad Street

Also see . . . Patrick Henry’s Speech. “...This is no time for ceremony. The question before the House is one of awful moment to this country...” (Submitted on July 30, 2007.)

St. John's Church Photo, Click for full size

By Dawn Bowen, July 28, 2007

3. St. John's Church

National Historic Landmark plaque Photo, Click for full size

By Dawn Bowen, July 28, 2007

4. National Historic Landmark plaque

St. John's Episcopal Church has been designated a National Historic Landmark This site possess national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America It was in St. John's Church on March 23, 1775 that Patrick Henry delivered his "Liberty or Death" speech, attaining a measure of undying fame. 1961 National Park Service United States Department of the Interior

Credits. This page originally submitted on July 29, 2007, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 979 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 29, 2007, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.