Old Town in Alexandria, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Washington's Tenement House
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 2, 2014
1. Washington's Tenement House Marker
George Washington
Lot purchased by Washington
in 1763
Conveyed by will in 1799 to
Martha Washington
Erected by Historic Alexandria Foundation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Women. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1797.
Location. 38° 48.237′ N, 77° 2.701′ W. Marker is in Alexandria, Virginia. It is in Old Town. Marker is on South Pitt Street north of Prince Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 123 South Pitt 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. 511 Prince Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Brigadier General Montgomery D. Corse, CSA (within shouting distance of this marker); John Douglass Brown House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bank of Potomac Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Ticer House (within shouting distance of this marker); 414-412 Prince Street
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Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 2, 2014
2. Washington's Tenement House Marker
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 2, 2014
3. Washington's Tenement House
Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 13, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,096 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 13, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
