Biotech and MCV District in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Ratification of the Constitution
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, May 8, 2009
1. Ratification of the Constitution Marker
In the ratifying convention were Edmund Randolph, James Madison, George Wythe, Henry Lee, John Marshall, Patrick Henry, George Mason and James Monroe
The Virginia delegates to the Federal Convention were George Washington, James Madison, Edmund Randolph, George Mason, George Wythe, James McClurg and John Blair
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Government & Politics • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #04 James Madison, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #05 James Monroe series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is June 25, 1976.
Location. 37° 32.389′ N, 77° 25.843′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in the Biotech and MCV District. It is on North 12th Street 0.1 miles north of East Broad Street, on the right when traveling north. This plaque is located at the entrance to the George Ben Johnston Auditorium. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 305 North 12th Street, Richmond VA 23298,
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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 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: Birthplace of Cardiac Transplantation (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Philip's Way (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Philip School of Nursing (about 300 feet away); Mary Richards Bowser Denman (about 300 feet away); Medical College of Virginia (about 400 feet away); Egyptian Building (about 400 feet away); Memorial Terrace (about 400 feet away); Loving v. Virginia (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Egyptian Building (was about 400 feet
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, May 8, 2009
2. George Ben Johnston Auditorium
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,705 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 11, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
