Washington’s Town House Marker

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Alexandria, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Washington’s Town House

By Tom Fuchs, February 23, 2006

1. Washington’s Town House Marker

Oval tablet reads: "Historic Alexandria Foundation. Early Buildings Survey."

Inscription. Replica of Washington's Town House. Lot purchased by George Washington 1763. House completed 1769 – torn down 1855. Rebuilt by Gov. and Mrs. Richard Barrett Lowe 1960. Bricks & stones from excavation used in construction. Worth Bailey, Historian; E. S. Holland, Engineer; Robt. Rust, Contractor.

Site of Washington's Town House First used by him in his surveying. Here he maintained an office with secretary to receive and accommodate belated visitors to Mt. Vernon.

Erected by Alexandria Chamber of Commerce.

Marker series. This marker is included in the George Washington Slept Here, and the Virginia, Old Town Alexandria marker series.

Location. 38° 48.355′ N, 77° 2.699′ W. Marker is in Alexandria, Virginia. Marker is on Cameron Street near North St. Asaph Street, on the left when traveling west. Click for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 508 Cameron Street, Alexandria VA 22314, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lord Fairfax House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Gadsby's Tavern Ice Well (about 400 feet away, in a direct line); Gadsby’s Tavern (about 400 feet away); The Marshall House (about 600 feet away); Site of First Synagogue of Beth El Hebrew Congregation (about 600 feet away). Click for a list of all markers in Alexandria.

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By Tom Fuchs, February 23, 2006

2. Washington's Town House

Credits. This page originally submitted on March 8, 2006, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,103 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 8, 2006, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.