Old Town in Alexandria, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

414-412 Prince Street

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 8, 2020

1. 414-412 Prince Street Marker

Inscription. In 1850, William N. McVeigh bought a frame house on this site at public auction. Soon after the purchase, McVeigh had the small house demolished, and construction began on a pair of three-story brick houses. The Alexandria Gazette and Virginia Advertiser noted on April 3, 1852, "the large and commodious dwellings on Prince Street....have been finished and are now occupied.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is April 3, 1852.

Location. 38° 48.211′ N, 77° 2.674′ W. Marker is in Alexandria, Virginia. It is in Old Town. Marker is on Prince Street just east of South Pitt Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 414 Prince Street, Alexandria VA 22314, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Bank of Potomac Building (a few steps from this marker); Brigadier General Montgomery D. Corse, CSA (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington's Tenement House (within shouting distance of this marker); Stabler-Leadbeater House (within shouting distance of this marker); 204 South Royal (within shouting distance of this marker); Saint Paul's Episcopal Church (within shouting distance

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of this marker); 511 Prince Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Ticer House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alexandria.

The houses at 412 and 414 Prince Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 8, 2020

2. The houses at 412 and 414 Prince Street

Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 9, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 249 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 9, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.