Old Town in Alexandria, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Home of Charles Lee
[Top plaque]
First Collector of Customs, Alexandria
1789 - 1793
Designated an
Historic Customhouse
Vernon D. Acree
U.S. Commissioner of Customs
1976
[Bottom Plaque]
George Washington entertained by the City of Alexandria
1763
First chartered bank of Virginia
1793
Opening of Frankie Welch of Virginia
1963
Erected 1976.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1789.
Location. 38° 48.345′ N, 77° 2.553′ W. Marker is in Alexandria, Virginia. It is in Old Town. It is on Cameron Street west of North Fairfax Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 305 Cameron Street, Alexandria VA 22314, 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, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Mid-Atlantic. 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 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Duvall's Tavern (here, next to this marker); First Lot Sold at Auction (here, next to this marker); Hall, Bank & Tavern (a few steps from this marker); Site of Assembly Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Alexandria Washington Lodge
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Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 26, 2019
3. Additional plaque on building
Foundation
Reg. No. 53S305
Early
Buildings
Survey
Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 26, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 1,244 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 26, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
