George Johnston's Home (Historical Marker)

Here follows the inscription written on this roadside historical marker:

George Johnston's Home
Trustee of Alexandria 1752 until death in 1765, and was succeeded on board of trustees by George Washington. Member of House of Burgesses and moved the adoption of Patrick Henry's resolution on the "Stamp Act."

Erected by Alexandria Chamber of Commerce.


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Here follows an excerpt from the "Jaybird's Jottings" blog written by Jay Roberts:

George Johnston’s Home
224 South Lee

Mentor of George Washington and Trustee of Alexandria. Worked with Patrick Henry in 1765 on the Virginia Stamp Act resolutions.

Nice quiet street, one of my favorites.