Fredericksburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
c. 1840
Historic Fredericksburg Foundation
James Wilkins
A free Black and his family
Erected by Historic Fredericksburg Foundation. (Marker Number 63.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.
Location. 38° 17.851′ N, 77° 28.11′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Marker is on Hanover Street just east of Sunken Road, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 919 Hanover 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. 1822 (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Fredericksburg (within shouting distance of this marker); The Ebert House and Store (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Original Wall (about 400 feet away); 1893 (about 400 feet away); Brompton (about 400 feet away); Kirkland Monument (about 400 feet away); 1919 (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.
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Credits. This page was last revised on March 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 19, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 141 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 19, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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