Fredericksburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Site of Barton House
Site of Barton House, a beautiful Georgian style structure built in 1785 by James Maury, whom George Washington appointed as the first American ambassador to England. Guests in the Barton House included such notables as General Robert E. Lee and Daniel Webster.
The present building erected in 1905, is the former Princess Anne Hotel, for over half a century the center of the cultural and social life of the city of Fredericksburg. During its life as a hotel, Winston Churchill, Clemenceau, David Lloyd George, several Presidents of the United States and many others of national and international prominence were entertained here.
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Princess Anne Development Company
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1785.
Location. 38° 18.165′ N, 77° 27.626′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It is on Princess Anne Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 904 Princess Anne 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 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 1914 (a few steps from this marker); St. George's Graveyard (a few steps from this marker); Lafayette's Tour
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Other markers no longer nearby. Auction Block (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); The Market Square (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); Gun from the CSS Virginia (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Craig Swain, December 13, 2008
2. Site of Barton House Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 23, 2016
3. Site of Barton House Marker
Photographed by Craig Swain, December 13, 2008
4. The Princess Anne Hotel Building
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 12, 2020
5. Additional plaque on the building
1914
Philip N. Stern, Architect
Built for Fredericksburg Hotel Co. by E.G. "Peck" Heflin
Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 14, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,637 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 12, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on December 14, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3. submitted on July 24, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 4. submitted on December 14, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 5. submitted on April 12, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
