Midlothian in Chesterfield County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Salisbury
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, May 10, 2009
1. Salisbury Marker
Nearby stood Salisbury, built during the middle portion of the 18th century. It was a one-and-a-half-story frame house that had two asymmetrical brick chimneys. Patrick Henry leased Salisbury from Thomas Mann Randolph and lived there while he was governor of Virginia from 1784 to 1786. Randolph sold the farm to Dr. William Turpin, and after Turpin's death his daughter Caroline, married to Dr. Edward Johnson, inherited the property. Their son Confederate Maj. Gen. Edward Johnson inherited the house in 1843 and lived there until his death in 1873. The house burned to the ground in 1923.Erected 2000 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number O-29.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Architecture • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1784.
Location. 37° 30.151′ N, 77° 38.844′ W. Marker is in Midlothian, Virginia, in Chesterfield County. Marker is on Midlothian
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, May 10, 2009
2. Midlothian Turnpike (facing east)
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Union Raid On Coalfield Station (here, next to this marker); Midlothian Coal Mines (here, next to this marker); Winfree Memorial Baptist Church - Midlothian Mine Disaster (approx. 0.3 miles away); Midlothian Elementary School (approx. half a mile away); Mid-Lothian Mines and Rail Roads (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named Mid-Lothian Mines and Rail Roads (approx. 0.8 miles away); a different marker also named Mid-Lothian Mines and Rail Roads (approx. 0.9 miles away); a different marker also named Mid-Lothian Mines and Rail Roads (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Midlothian.
3. Edward "Alleghany" Johnson, C.S.A.
Library of Congress [LC-B813- 6784 A]
Credits. This page was last revised on January 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,605 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 16, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 3. submitted on May 17, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
