Fredericksburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Lewis Randolph Ball

February 15, 1913 – February 2, 1987

Photographed by Dawn Bowen, June 12, 2007

1. Lewis Randolph Ball Marker

Inscription. Dedicated to the memory of a man who for sixty years worked in Burgess Barber Shop and downtown Fredericksburg. During those years he warmed the hearts of this community with his friendship, ever present smile, and sense of humor. His contributions to our quality of life are gratefully acknowledged.

Erected by the friends of Lewis Ball.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Industry & Commerce.

Location. 38° 18.219′ N, 77° 27.601′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It is on William Street (Virginia Route 3), on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 207 William Street, Fredericksburg VA 22401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area

and in Northern Virginia.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Mercantile Warehouse (here, next to this marker); Constitutional Crisis (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil Rights (within shouting distance of this marker); Inalienable Rights (within shouting distance of this marker); A Moment in Time: Circa 1925 (within shouting distance of this marker); Emancipation Proclamation Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Center of Eighteenth Century Urban Life

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Market Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Footsteps (within shouting distance of this marker); The Second Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.

Other markers no longer nearby. Stating Inalienable Rights (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Weedon’s Tavern (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Seeking Civil Rights (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Second Town Hall / Market House (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); First Town Hall / Market House (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Gun from the CSS Virginia (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); a different marker

The Burgess Barber Shop image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Dawn Bowen, June 12, 2007

2. The Burgess Barber Shop

also named The Market Square (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2007, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,050 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 12, 2007, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.