Old Town in Alexandria, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Washington’s Town House
Photographed by Tom Fuchs, February 23, 2006
1. Washington’s Town House Marker
Oval tablet reads: "Historic Alexandria Foundation. Early Buildings Survey."
Replica of Washington's Town House.
Lot purchased by George Washington 1763. House completed 1769 – torn down 1855. Rebuilt by Gov. and Mrs. Richard Barrett Lowe 1960. Bricks & stones from excavation used in construction. Worth Bailey, Historian; E. S. Holland, Engineer; Robt. Rust, Contractor.
Site of Washington's Town House
First used by him in his surveying. Here he maintained an office with secretary to receive and accommodate belated visitors to Mt. Vernon.
Erected by Alexandria Chamber of Commerce.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, and the George Washington Slept Here series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1763.
Location. 38° 48.355′ N, 77° 2.699′ W. Marker is in Alexandria, Virginia. It is in Old Town. It is on Cameron Street near North St. Asaph Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 508 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 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Moses Hepburn Home (within shouting distance
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Photographed by Tom Fuchs, February 23, 2006
2. Washington's Town House
Photographed by Tom Bosse, July 4, 2020
3. Washington's Town House
Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 8, 2006, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. This page has been viewed 3,393 times since then and 77 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 8, 2006, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. 3. submitted on July 11, 2020, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
