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. It 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.
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 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
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Other markers no longer nearby. Fredericksburg Campaign (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named Fredericksburg Campaign (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing).
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 282 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 19, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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