Fredericksburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
First Town Hall / Market House
Photographed By Dawn Bowen, June 5, 2007
1. First Town Hall / Market House Marker
On this site stood Fredericksburg’s first Town Hall / Market House built c. 1763. The building most likely had an arched lower level, brick upper floors and a cupola on the roof. During the early years, the Town Hall did not serve as a governmental building, but instead was a center for social events. After the Revolution, the building slowly evolved into the “semi-official” seat of government. The lower level of the building—the Market House—now housed the Clerk of the Market and functioned in tandem with the Market Square. The upper floors became the site of annual Council elections and public meetings. The first Town Hall was torn down in 1812 to make room for another larger public building. The second Town Hall still stands today and is located at the top of the alley.Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1763.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 38° 18.198′ N, 77° 27.576′ W. Marker was in Fredericksburg
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Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Center of Eighteenth Century Urban Life (here, next to this marker); Civil Rights (within shouting distance of this marker); Inalienable Rights (within shouting distance of this marker); Constitutional Crisis (within shouting distance of this marker); The Second Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Market Square (within shouting distance of this marker); A Moment in Time: Circa 1925 (within shouting distance of this marker); Lewis Randolph Ball (within shouting distance of this marker); Mercantile Warehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Auction Block (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. The linked marker has replaced this marker.
Also see . . . Market-House/Town Hall. (Submitted on June 6, 2007, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia.)
Photographed By Dawn Bowen, June 4, 2007
2. Excavation at Market Square
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2007, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,857 times since then and 184 times this year. Last updated on June 10, 2007, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 5, 2007, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
