Fredericksburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
c. 1785
Historic Fredericksburg Foundation
James Monroe lived here 1787-1789
Erected by Historic Fredericksburg Foundation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #05 James Monroe series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1785.
Location. 38° 17.827′ N, 77° 27.314′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It is on Caroline Street just north of Princess Elizabeth Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 Caroline 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 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 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 1801 (within shouting distance of this marker); c. 1803 (within shouting distance of this marker); c. 1787 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1910 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1787 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Irish Brigade (about 300 feet away); 1885 (about 400 feet away); The Middle Passage (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 19, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 420 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 19, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
