Old Town in Alexandria, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
"For God and Country"
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, March 15, 2014
1. "For God and Country" Marker
Erected 1926 by The American Legion, Department of Virginia.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Science & Medicine • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1922.
Location. 38° 48.141′ N, 77° 2.675′ W. Marker is in Alexandria, Virginia. It is in Old Town. Marker is on Duke Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 408 Duke Street, Alexandria VA 22304, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Saint Mary's Catholic Parish (within shouting distance of this marker); Saint Paul's Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Stabler-Leadbeater House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 204 South Royal (about 400 feet away); 414-412 Prince Street (about 400 feet away);
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Also see . . .
1. Kate Waller Barrett. Wikipedia (Submitted on March 18, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.)
2. Elisha C. Dick. Wikipedia (Submitted on March 18, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.)
3. Dick Janney House. (PDF)(Kate Waller Barrett House) 408 Duke Street, Historic American Building Survey, No. VA-696. (Submitted on August 5, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.)
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, March 15, 2014
2. "For God and Country" Marker
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 2, 2014
3. "For God and Country" Marker
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 2, 2014
4. Kate Waller Barrett House
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, March 15, 2014
5. Don't Give Up the Ship
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, August 1, 2015
6. Kate Waller Barrett
Kate Barrett was known more for her efforts to help un-wed mothers than for presiding over the Women's Auxiliary of the American Legion. She was a physician, humanitarian, philanthropist, sociologist, suffragist, Daughter of the American Revolution and Democrat.
This portrait of Dr. Barrett hangs in the Kate Waller Barrett Branch of the Alexandria Public Library.
This portrait of Dr. Barrett hangs in the Kate Waller Barrett Branch of the Alexandria Public Library.
National Library of Medicine
7. Doctor Elisha Cullen Dick
Dr. Dick owned this house and lived here between 1791 and 1798. Dick commanded a cavalry company during the Whiskey Rebellion. He was one of the physicians present at George Washington's deathbed and served as mayor of Alexandria, District of Columbia.
(Alexandria was part of D.C. until 1848 when it reverted back to Virginia.)
Library of Congress
8. Legion Auxilliary Chooses Virginia Woman as Head
“Dr. Kate Waller Barrett of Virginia was elected president of the woman's auxiliary of the American Legion at the convention at New Orleans.” — Albuquerque Morning Journal; Nov. 1, 1922.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,991 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 18, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 6. submitted on August 2, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 7. submitted on March 18, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 8. submitted on November 19, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
