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

Fredericksburg Baptist Church

Fredericksburg: Timeless.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, October 6, 2019

1. Fredericksburg Baptist Church Marker

Inscription. The prominent sanctuary in front of you is the Fredericksburg Baptist Church, constructed in 1854-55. When it was built, Princess Anne Street was developing as the town’s religious and government corridor. Other churches included St. George’s Episcopal Church (1849) and the Presbyterian Church (1833). Down the street, to your right, were government buildings, including the Town Hall (1814) and Court House (1852).

During the 1862 Battle of Fredericksburg, Union soldiers cleared the church for use as a hospital. The chapel on the ground floor became filled with wounded men. Some made their own way there, while others were recovered from the freezing battleground beyond the edge of town. The despoiled sanctuary rendered the church unusable until after the war. Today, Fredericksburg’s historic churches remain an integral part of the community.

Erected by Fredericksburg Economic Development and Tourism Office.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, Fredericksburg: Timeless. series

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Location. 38° 18.246′ N, 77° 27.679′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It is at the intersection of Princess Anne Street (Business U.S. 17) and Amelia Street, on the right when traveling south on Princess Anne Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1019 Princess Anne St, 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 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hostages (here, next to this marker); Prisoners of Christ (within shouting distance of this marker); 1817 (within shouting distance

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, October 6, 2019

2. Fredericksburg Baptist Church Marker

of this marker); The Jarrell Ministry Center (within shouting distance of this marker); 1834 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1871 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Booth House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); c. 1740s (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.

Other markers no longer nearby. Fredericksburg Baptist Church (has been replaced with this marker); a different marker also named Hostages (was here, next to 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. Old Marker At This Location also titled "Fredericksburg Baptist Church".

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2019, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 442 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 7, 2019, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.