Charlotte Court House in Charlotte County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

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Henry and Randolph's Debate

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, May 18, 2010

1. Henry and Randolph's Debate Marker

Inscription. Here, in March, 1799, took place the noted debate between Patrick Henry and John Randolph of Roanoke on the question of States' Rights. Henry denied the right of a state to oppose oppressive Federal laws. Randolph affirmed that right. This was Henry's last speech and Randolph's first. Henry died three months later.

Erected 1929 by Conservation & Development Commission. (Marker Number FR-10.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1799.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 37° 3.383′ N, 78° 38.272′ W. Marker was in Charlotte Court House, Virginia, in Charlotte County. It was at the intersection of David Bruce Avenue (Virginia Route 40) and Legrande Avenue ( Route 47), on the left when traveling west on David Bruce Avenue. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Charlotte Court House VA 23923, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in Virginia’s Piedmont,

in Southside Virginia,

and specifically in Central Virginia.

It was also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found 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 location: Henry and Randolph (here, next to this marker); Constitutional Oak (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Charlotte County Confederate Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Monument Interpretation (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph R. Holmes (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Charlotte Court House (within shouting distance of this marker); Charlotte County Library (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlotte Court House.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Charlotte Court House (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has replaced the linked marker.

David Bruce Ave & Legrande Ave image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, May 18, 2010

2. David Bruce Ave & Legrande Ave

National Park Service, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, August 18, 2018

3. Henry and Randolph's Debate Marker

Viewing east towards marker along David Bruce Avenue. Brick steps to Charlotte District Court are visible in background.

Patrick Henry image. Click for full size.

Library of Congress

4. Patrick Henry

A 1904 photograph of George B. Matthews' 1750 portrait of Patrick Henry.

John Randolph of Roanoak image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, August 9, 2015

5. John Randolph of Roanoak

This 1811 Portrait by John Wesley Jarvis hangs in the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 25, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,645 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 22, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 3. submitted on August 19, 2019. 4, 5. submitted on August 26, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.