"Erected ca. 1797. Jack Jouett (1764~1822), hero of the Revolution. Famed for tortuous all~night ride to save Va. legislators, including Gov. Thos. Jefferson, Patrick Henry and 3 signers of the Declaration from capture. Member of Kentucky Separation Convention, of Va. and Ky. Gen. Assemblies; distinguished early leader; father of Matthew Jouett, famous portrait painter."
Photograph courtesy of Karen King Scales . (August 2003)
For pictures of the Jouett House and more information concerning Capt. John (Jack) Jouett go to http://www.jackjouetthouse.org.
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