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
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: Civil Rights • Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures. 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. It can be reached 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
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Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Piedmont, in Central Virginia, and in the Richmond Metropolitan Area. 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: 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
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 1,445 times since then and 22 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.
