Taking Action: Barbara Johns

Historical marker location:

4064 22nd St N, Arlington, Virginia

( Marker can be reached from Vacation Lane, 0.1 miles east of 23rd Street North, on the right when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 2021

Virginia played a significant role in the American Civil War. It was the site of many major battles, including the Battle of Bull Run, the Battle of Fredericksburg, and the Battle of Appomattox Court House, where General Robert E. Lee surrendered to General Ulysses S. Grant.