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

Inscription. On this site the Virginia Convention ratified the United States Constitution June 25, 1788

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. Marker 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, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

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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); a different marker also named Egyptian Building (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

George Ben Johnston Auditorium image. Click for full size.

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 1,109 times since then and 68 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 11, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.