Historical Significance:
In June of 1779, Patrick Henry and his family arrived in Leatherwood in Henry County, Virginia. He represented Henry County in the House of Delegates, where he served numerous terms and later became Virginia's first governor. On January 1, 1785, Henry was given a Commonwealth Grant for 2,125 acres of land in Henry County. The thirteen women who met and organized the Patrick Henry Chapter, DAR, on June 15, 1905, were aware of the rich heritage in Martinsville and Henry County. They agreed unanimously to name the chapter "Patrick Henry" because of his many ties with the state and the area.
In 1922, the Patrick Henry DAR Chapter erected a monument on land that was once Patrick Henry's farm. That portion of the land was deeded to the Virginia DAR. In 1976, a historical marker denoting the former homeland of Patrick Henry was placed on U. S. 58 East by the Highway Department at a cost of $475 which chapter members raised.
Historical Designation:
- County Historical Commission
- City Landmark
Historical Marker:
- Marker Date: 1922
- State of Marker Organization: Virginia
- Marker Organization: Virginia Daughters of the American Revolution
This boulder marks the
landed estate of
Patrick Henry
where he lived from
1778 to 1784
Erected by the Patrick Henry Chapter
of the Daughters of the American Revolution
1922
Funding:
Patrick Henry Chapter, NSDAR, provides maintenance of the grounds.
Physical Condition:
Tourism:
- Open to Public: Yes
- Family Friendly: Yes
- Lodging: No
Acknowledgement:
Patrick Henry Chapter, NSDAR, has restored the marker to its 1922 glory.