In Memoriam John Clayton

1685 - 1773

The Garden club, Gloucester, VA, planted a live oak tree, April 2, 1957 near old clerk's office on Court Green in honor of the internationally revered botanist and for 51 years, 1722-1773, Clerk of Gloucester County, VA.

Scientiae Artis Herbariae

Ac Rebus Civilibus Rei Publicae

Semper Fidelis

Marker can be reached from Gloucester Courthouse Grounds.

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