“….but when I consider [Marshall’s] might, his justice, and his wisdom, I do fully believe that if American law were to be represented by a single figure, skeptic and worshipper alike would agree without dispute that the figure could be but one alone, and that one John Marshall.”

Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes
 

They hailed from this commonwealth and they helped to change the world. Many towering figures have called this state (Virginia) home, but who are the greatest Virginians? The Library of Virginia and The Times-Dispatch decided to find out. In a survey, we asked historians and prominent citizens to make their suggestions. During December we are announcing the results. Click this text to see the names of the men and women who served as the jury.

You Can Help Restore the Ancestral Oak Hill Cemetery in Virginia

Descendants John Marshall of McLean, Virginia, and Bill Stribling of Markam, Virginia, are inviting Marshall relatives and friends to help restore the cemetery in Oak Hill, Virginia. Find out more, just click here: Restore Oak Hill - Make a Gift   As of February 14th, over 57 descendants have provided $15,075 in gifts toward this appeal. Your gifts are already at work but there is still $9,925 needed to properly restore the wall and gravesites you see above.  We are more than half way to our goal!  View a report and images of the work done so far.