This Building of
Of Native Limestone Erected in 1796
Is the oldest courthouse now in use
west of the blue ridge.
A few rods southeast from here
stood the church
in which Peter Muhlenburg preached
his martial sermon and made his famous
call to arms in 1776.
Thomas Marshall Sr. and Thomas Marshall Jr.,
father and brother of
Chief Justice John Marshall, were the
first clerks of this county, 1772-1784
This tablet was placed here by patriotic citizens
of Shenandoah County in 1930.
Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street / Old Valley Pike (U.S. 11) and West Court Street, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street / Old Valley Pike.
Courtesy hmdb.org
