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

Home of George Gilpin 1740-1813

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 30, 2018

1. Home of George Gilpin 1740-1813 Marker

Inscription. Home of
George Gilpin 1740-1813
Member, Fairfax Committee of Safety
Colonel, Virginia Regiment Fairfax Militia,
Served with General George Washington
in New Jersey campaign and Battle of Germantown
Surveyor of the Town of Alexandria 1798
then part of the District of Columbia
Member of the Alexandria Lodge of Masons
Vestryman of Christ Church
Honorary Pallbearer to General Washington

Erected 1979 by Kate Waller Barrett Chapter, National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series lists.

Location. 38° 48.261′ N, 77° 2.512′ W. Marker is in Alexandria, Virginia. It is in Old Town. Marker is on King Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 208 King Street, Alexandria VA 22314, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Port City (within shouting distance of this marker); Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); The Athenaeum

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Col. John Fitzgerald (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Alexandria (within shouting distance of this marker); The Ramsay House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Ramsay House (within shouting distance of this marker); Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alexandria.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 30, 2018

2. Home of George Gilpin 1740-1813 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 793 times since then and 79 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 1, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.