Fredericksburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Mary Washington House
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, October 6, 2019
1. Mary Washington House Marker
George Washington bought this house for his mother, Mary Ball Washington, September 18, 1772. She lived here until her death, August 25, 1789.
Erected by Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is September 18, 1772.
Location. 38° 18.296′ N, 77° 27.785′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It is at the intersection of Charles Street and Lewis Street, on the right when traveling east on Charles Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1200 Charles 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Home of Mary (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Mary Washington House (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Mary Washington House (a few steps from this marker); c. 1785 (a few steps from this marker); Lease Land Grant (within shouting distance of this marker); 1769 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); c. 1790 (about 300 feet away); c. 1740s (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.
Also see . . . Mary Washington House. Washington Heritage Museums (Submitted on October 6, 2019.)
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, October 6, 2019
2. Mary Washington House Marker
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, October 6, 2019
3. Mary Washington House
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2019, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 386 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 6, 2019, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
