James W. Marshall

Discoverer of Gold

“Boys I believe I have found a gold mine” so said James W. Marshall to his millworkers on January 24, 1848, after he discovered gold in the tail race of Captain John A. Sutter’s sawmill at Coloma. This ...

Cabin of James Marshall

This cabin was erected by Marshall and occupied by him from 1856 : 1870. Born in New Jersey October 8, 1810. Came to California in 1845 – Died at Kelsey, this state, August 10, 1885. The discovery of gold by ...

George C. Marshall

Soldier and statesman, born Dec. 31, 1880, on this site. Chief of Staff, U.S. Army, 1939-45. General of the Army from Dec. 1944. Secretary of State, 1947-49, and Defense, 1950-51. Author of Marshall Plan for European recovery. Awarded the Nobel ...

Marshall’s Crossroads

Lee’s Retreat

Union cavalry found Confederate infantry posted here along the road to Rice’s Depot. While others fought along Little Sailor’s Creek at Hillsman’s farm, the horse soldiers attacked this portion of Lee’s army which eventually withdrew from the field or ...

Marshall Academy and High School

From 1867 to 1939 a three-story, yellow brick building on this site provided education for area residents. Organized as Marshall Academy by local subscription, it once enrolled 100 students and offered a classical and preparatory curriculum including Greek, astronomy, algebra ...

John Marshall’s Birthplace Park

JOHN MARSHALL, Chief Justice of the United States, and principal founder of judicial review and of the American system of constitutional law was born in a log cabin just east of here on September 24, 1755. At that time, this ...

John Marshall’s Birthplace

Near this spot on September 4, 1755 was born John Marshall, Fourth Chief Justice of the United States.

This marker erected by Marshall Inn of the Legal Fraternity of Phi Delta Phi, 1928.

A marker erected by Marshall Chapter of Phi ...

John Marshall’s Birthplace

About one half mile southeast, just across the railroad, a stone marks the site of the birthplace, September 24, 1755. He died at Philadelphia, July 6, 1835. Revolutionary office, Congressman, Secretary of State, he is immortal as Chief Justice of ...

Marshall Square Park

West Chester’s first public square, dedicated in 1848. Recognized in the late 19th century for having one of the best collections of trees and shrubs with 160 distinct species. Named in honor of Humphry Marshall (1722 – 1801), a world-renowned ...

The Home and Arboretum of Humphry Marshall

The Home and Arboretum of Humphry Marshall Early American Botanist 1722 – 1801 marked by Chester County Historical Society 1913

Marker is on West Strasburg Road (Pennsylvania Route 162), on the right when traveling west.

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