Franklin P. Backus Courthouse (Historical Marker)

Here follows the inscription written on this trailside historical marker:

Franklin P. Backus Courthouse
Dedicated in his honor November 17, 1989

University of Virginia, LLB
1936

Admitted to practice before the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
1936

United States Naval Reserve Officer, World War II
1942-1946

Mayor and Member of City Council of City of Alexandria
1949-1952

Judge of Corporation Court of City of Alexandria
1952-1973

Chief Justice of Circuit Court of City of Alexandria
1973-1979

Chairman and Member of Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission
1971-1977

A lifetime devoted to the pursuit of Justice and service to his fellow man

Erected 1989.