Chesterfield in Chesterfield County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Apostles of Religious Liberty

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, May 30, 2009

1. Apostles of Religious Liberty Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

On this spot were imprisoned 1770-1774
John Tanner
William Weber
Augustine Eastin
David Tinsley
Joseph Anthony
Jeremiah Walker
John Weatherford

Apostles of
Religious Liberty

“Whether it be right in the sight of God
to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge me,
for we cannot but speak the things
which we have seen and heard.” Acts IV:19-20

In gratitude for the blessings of
spiritual religion and freedom of conscience
won through their sufferings
this memorial is erected by the churches of the
Middle District Baptist Association
1925

Erected 1925 by Middle District Baptist Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Civil Rights • Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1925.

Location. 37° 22.585′ N, 77° 30.437′ W. Marker is in Chesterfield, Virginia, in Chesterfield County. Marker can be reached

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from the intersection of Iron Bridge Road and Wagners Way. The marker is located on the lawn near the 1917 Chesterfield Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10021 Iron Bridge Road, Chesterfield VA 23832, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. 1917 Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); Chesterfield Court House (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial Wall (within shouting distance of this marker); World War I in Chesterfield County (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Chesterfield County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Magnolia Grange (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); George Washington Carver High School (approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chesterfield.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, May 30, 2009

2. Apostles of Religious Liberty Marker

Photographed By Adam Margolis, July 4, 2014

3. Apostles of Religious Liberty Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,062 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 1, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 3. submitted on January 12, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California.