Fredericksburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
The Lewis Store
1749
| | Historic Fredericksburg Foundation, Inc. Restoration in 2002 | |
Photographed by Dawn Bowen, June 12, 2007
1. The Lewis Store Marker
In 1749 he built this brick store, distinguished by its stone quoins. His son Fielding Lewis (1725-1781), who married George Washingtons sister Betty, ran this mercantile arm of the familys extensive shipping operations.
William S. Stone, William Taylor, and Robert Mackay, among others, were later merchants in this store. When the Fredericksburg Fire of 1807 damaged the original story and a half structure, it was repaired and a second floor was added.
The building changed from commercial to residential use in 1823. It remained a private residence until it was given to the Historic Fredericksburg Foundation in 1996.
Erected by Historic Fredericksburg Foundation, Inc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1749.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 38° 18.35′ N, 77° 27.656′ W. Marker was in Fredericksburg
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Regionally, this marker was in the Washington Metropolitan Area and in Northern Virginia. It was also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 location: Kenmore (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named The Lewis Store (a few steps from this marker); 1908 (within shouting distance of this marker); Fire on Caroline Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Reformed Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); 1854 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rising Sun Tavern (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Rising Sun Tavern (about 400 feet away); c. 1740s (about 400 feet away); 1871 (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Fredericksburg Campaign, December 1862 (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has been replaced with the linked marker which has different text.
Photographed by Dawn Bowen, June 12, 2007
2. The Lewis Store and marker
Photographed by Kevin W., February 2, 2008
3. The Lewis Store and Markers
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 2, 2020
4. Historic Fredericksburg Foundation plaque on the building
c. 1749
The
Lewis Store
Second story
added c. 1808
Built for John Lewis, father of Fielding Lewis
Credits. This page was last revised on March 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2007, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,040 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 12, 2007, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. 3. submitted on February 2, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 4. submitted on May 2, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
