What Is the John Marshall House?
This Federal-style house was home to Chief Justice John Marshall and his family from 1790 until 1835!
What Makes It Historical?
Appointed Chief Justice by President John Adams in 1801, Mr. Marshall served on the Supreme Court for 34 years! He’s most famous for presiding over cases like Marbury v. Madison in 1803, which gave the Court power to declare Congressional acts unconstitutional, McCulloch v. Maryland (1819), which gave Congress the power to create a federal bank, and Worcester v. Virginia (1832), which said the state of Georgia did not have the authority to regulate activities within Cherokee territory! This was the home he returned to between those cases!
How Can I #HelpTheHelpers?
- Pay the entrance fee to help maintain trails, signs, structures, and other visitor services!
- Donate to the Preservation Virginia!
- Be a responsible visitor! Please respect the signs and pathways, and treat all structures and artifacts with respect. They’ve endured a lot to survive into the present. They’ll need our help to make it into the future!
How Do I Get There?
818 East Marshall St.
Richmond, VA 23219
(Take Me There!)
When Should I Visit?
The John Marshall House is open for tours between March and December! Hours are Wednesday to Friday from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM, Saturdays from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM, and Sundays from 12:00 PM until 5:00 PM!