Fredericksburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
c. 1785
Silversmith House
— Historic Fredericksburg Foundation —
James Brown, Silversmith
c. 1792-1808
Built by John Brownlow
Erected by Historic Fredericksburg Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1785.
Location. 38° 18.161′ N, 77° 27.455′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Marker is on Sophia Street just south of George Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 813 Sophia St, Fredericksburg VA 22401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts (here, next to this marker); 1950 Walker-Grant Protest (within shouting distance of this marker); Shiloh Baptist Church (Old Site) (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Shiloh Baptist Church (Old Site) (within shouting distance of this marker); The African Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); 1862 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1892 (about 300 feet away); 1831 (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.
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