Tag: personal rights

Plaques are found on many buildings and homes in Old Town Alexandria. "Plaqued" homes are not uncommon in Old Town Alexandria and a historical plaque is generally considered to enhance the value of the property.  The plaque for the Marshall House is found on King Street on the Hotel Monaco. It reads:

The Marshall House stood upon this site and within the building on early morning of May 24, 1861 James W. Jackson was killed by Federal soldiers while defending his property and personal rights, as stated in the verdict of the coroners jury. He was the first martyr to the cause of Southern Independence. The Justice of History does not permit his name to be forgotten. Not in the excitement of battle, but coolly and for a great principle, he laid down his life, as an example to all, in defence of his home and the sacred soil of his native state, Virginia.

Erected by the Sons and Daughters of Confederate Soldiers