Marshall, John, House
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Why it's listed
Built in 1790, this square brick house at Ninth and Marshall Streets in Richmond was the home of John Marshall, the fourth Chief Justice of the United States, for 45 years. It originally held six rooms and a basement with a wine cellar, and a downstairs bedroom was added at the rear in 1810. Exterior decoration is limited to a pedimented gable, a modillioned cornice and two small porches, and the interior is plainly finished and furnished with original Marshall pieces and contemporary ones. Marshall's court duties in Washington and on circuit kept him away less than six months a year, so he spent much of his time here, and many of his opinions were probably written in the house. He also hosted leading figures of American life there. The City of Richmond owns the property, and a preservation association administers it as a museum. A new roof and extensive restoration work were planned when the form was prepared.
Significance in brief: It was Marshall's home for 45 years, through his service as Chief Justice. Because his court duties took him away less than six months a year, many of his important opinions were probably written here. The nomination holds that no other site is so closely associated with him.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 66000916, listed October 15, 1966. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 9th and Marshall Sts., Richmond (Independent City) |
|---|---|
| County | Richmond (city and county) |
| Listed | October 15, 1966 |
| Reference number | 66000916 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1790-1835 |
| Areas of significance | Law, Politics/Government |
| Level of significance | National |
| National Historic Landmark | Yes, designated December 19, 1960 |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Good condition, altered, on its original site, used as a museum. A major restoration was beginning at the time of the form. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Within district | James River and Kanawha Canal Historic District |
| Coordinates | 37.54212, -77.43304 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 66000916.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q6246895
- This listing as JSON
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