john marhsall: Gainesville/Haymarket John Marshall Highway's Namesake
- 08/15/09 07:45 AM
John Marshall Highway in Gainesville and Haymarket, Virginia is named for a great and legendary Virginian, John Marshall. Having snapped this photo of a statue in his honor while perusing Warrenton, Virginia's Courthouse, I decided to learn more about the man behind the name. John Marshall was born on September 24, 1755 in Germantown, Virginia (located in what is now Fauquier County.) His first note in history was serving under George Washington in the American Revolutionary Wary. From there, as Virginia formed its State Government, Marshall was involved. He was elected as a delegate, serving from 1782-1789, and again from 1795-1796. During his tenure, … (5 comments)
John Marshall Highway in Gainesville and Haymarket, Virginia is named for a great and legendary Virginian, John Marshall. Having snapped this photo of a statue in his honor while perusing Warrenton, Virginia's Courthouse, I decided to learn more about the man behind the name.
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