Near Richmond in Henrico County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

John Marshall's Farm

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, July 10, 2009

1. John Marshall's Farm Marker

Inscription. Near this location stood Chickahominy Farm, the country residence of U.S. Chief Justice John Marshall. Spending weekends at the farm with his wife, Marshall wrote that farming provided many hours of "laborious relaxation." Born in 1755, Marshall fought in the Revolutionary War before studying law under George Wythe. As a Henrico County representative at the 1788 Virginia convention, Marshall voted for ratification of the U.S. Constitution. During his 34-year tenure as Chief Justice (1801-1835) Marshall continued his interest in farming, leading to his election in 1811 as president of the organization later known as the Agricultural Society of Virginia.

Erected 2005 by County of Henrico. (Marker Number HC-22.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1775.

Location. 37° 34.423′ N, 77° 21.886′ W. Marker is near Richmond, Virginia, in Henrico County. It can be reached from Clarendon Road near Mylan Road. This marker is located at the Armour House and Gardens in Meadowview Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4001 Clarendon Road, Richmond VA 23223, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Piedmont

and 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Cedar Hill (approx. 0.2 miles away); Historic Cold Harbor Road

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(approx. 1½ miles away); Holding the High Ground (approx. 1½ miles away); Site of Ellerson’s Mill (approx. 1½ miles away); a different marker also named Beaver Dam Creek (approx. 1½ miles away); Lee’s First Strike (approx. 1½ miles away); a different marker also named Chickahominy Bluff (approx. 1.6 miles away); Seven Days' Battles Begin (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

Other markers no longer nearby. Chickahominy Bluff (was approx. 1.4 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The Seven Days Begin (was approx. 1½ miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The Confederates Attack (was approx. 1½ miles away but has been confirmed missing); The Pennsylvanians Stand Firm (was approx. 1½ miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Beaver Dam Creek (was approx. 1½ miles away but has been reported to have been replaced with another marker now near it); The Creek Runs Red (was approx. 1½ miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . .

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, July 10, 2009

2. John Marshall's Farm Marker

1. Henrico County Recreation and Parks. The Armour House & Gardens at Meadowview Park. (Submitted on July 11, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)

2. Henrico County Historical Society. Past Preservation - Cedar Hill & Armour House. (Submitted on July 11, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)

Henrico County Meadowview Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, July 10, 2009

3. Henrico County Meadowview Park

Armour House at Meadowview Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, July 10, 2009

4. Armour House at Meadowview Park

Armour House circa 1915 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, July 10, 2009

5. Armour House circa 1915

Carriage House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, July 10, 2009

6. Carriage House

Cedar Hill circa 1820 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, July 10, 2009

7. Cedar Hill circa 1820

This 19th-century farmhouse was moved from its original location on Old Creighton Road (1 mile south). It was the home of James D. Vaughan, who served in the 10th Virginia Cavalry.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 25, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,235 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on July 11, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.