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

John Marshall Corps of Cadets

1915 • 1971

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, February 24, 2018

1. John Marshall Corps of Cadets Marker

Inscription. The Corps of Cadets established
at John Marshall High School
in 1915 was the first
military training program
in a public school in Virginia.

Dedicated to the thousands of
young men who wore the uniform
of the Corps of Cadets. This cadet
stands guard over the home of
Chief Justice John Marshall. From
1909 - 1960 John Marshall High School
proudly stood next to this national landmark.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.

Location. 37° 32.517′ N, 77° 26′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in the Capitol District. It is on East Marshall Street west of North 9th Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 818 E Marshall St, Richmond VA 23219, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Virginia.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself

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in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The John Marshall House (a few steps from this marker); The Residence of John Marshall (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The John Marshall House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Richmond Female Institute / Woman's College of Richmond (about 500 feet away); The Murphy Hotel (about 500 feet away); The Edward V. Valentine Sculpture Studio (about 600 feet away); Valentine Museum (about 700 feet away); Grant House / Sheltering Arms Hospital (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

Other markers no longer nearby. John Marshall House (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); John Marshall purchased… (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named The John Marshall House (was a few steps from

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, February 24, 2018

2. John Marshall Corps of Cadets Marker

this marker but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named John Marshall House (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); The garden is fashioned… (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed).

Site of John Marshall High School image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, February 24, 2018

3. Site of John Marshall High School

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2018, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 729 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 24, 2018, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.