St. John's Church - Richmond, VA
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N 37° 31.902 W 077° 25.177
18S E 286203 N 4156609
"Give me Liberty or give me Death!" - Patrick Henry said these words here in this church on March 23, 1775.
Waymark Code: WMM40N
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 07/17/2014
Views: 4
The state marker says, "Here on 23 March 1775 Patrick Henry delivered his "Liberty or Death" speech, calling for American independence, during the second Virginia revolutionary convention that included as members George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Peyton Randolph, and Richard Henry Lee. Saint John's Church was built in 1741 by Richard Randolph on land donated by Richmond's founder, William Byrd II. It continues to serve Henrico Parish (founded 1611). Buried in its churchyard are George Wythe and Elizabeth Arnold Poe, mother of Edgar Allan Poe."
Name of the revolution that the waymark is related to:
American Revolution.
Adress of the monument: Not listed
What was the role of this site in revolution?: Not listed
Link that comprove that role: Not listed
When was this memorial placed?: Not listed
Who placed this monument?: Not listed
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