Old Town in Alexandria, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
The Original Saint Mary's Church
Prominent in the beginnings of Saint Mary's Parish was Colonel John Fitzgerald, aide-de-camp to General George Washington. We are told that General Washington was among the many men, both protestant and Catholic who contributed toward the construction of Saint Mary's.
This monument is dedicated to the memory of the many priests who served Saint Mary's Parish since its beginning.
Joseph Wingle Pastor
William T. Reinecke, assistant in charge of Cemetery.
November, 1968
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1968.
Location. 38° 47.679′ N, 77° 2.903′ W. Marker is in Alexandria, Virginia. It is in Old Town. Marker is on Church Street east of South Washington Street, on the right when traveling east. In Saint Mary's Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. First Catholic Church in Virginia (within shouting distance of this marker); Graves Under South Washington Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Freedmen’s Cemetery (about 300 feet away); Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery Memorial (about 300 feet away); Former USCT Burial Ground (about 300 feet away); Graves (about 300 feet away); In Memory of Ronald F. Kirby (about 300 feet away); Welcome to Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery Memorial (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alexandria.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 659 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 2, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.