Fredericksburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

1910

Historic Fredericksburg Foundation

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 18, 2020

1. 1910 Marker

Inscription.
Originally Wallace Library

[Dedication tablet above entrance:]
This tablet is erected to perpetuate
the fact that this library building
was built and this library established
by virtue of a bequest of.
Fifteen thousand dollars in the will of
Capt. Caspar Wistar Wallace, C.S.A.
A native and life long citizen of Fredericksburg, Virginia
1835 - 1907

He ennobled his manhood as a civil and military officer
his profession as a lawyer and his life as a good citizen

Erected by Historic Fredericksburg Foundation. (Marker Number 15.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Notable Buildings • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.

Location. 38° 18.136′ N, 77° 27.574′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Marker is on Princess Anne Street (Business U.S. 17) just south of George Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 212 George Street, 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. The Court House (a few steps from this marker); A Vast Hospital (a few steps from this

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marker); A Sacked and Gutted Town (a few steps from this marker); War Comes to Fredericksburg (within shouting distance of this marker); Corporation Court House (within shouting distance of this marker); Gen. Stonewall Jackson (within shouting distance of this marker); 1825 (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memory of Clara Barton (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.

Dedication plaque above the entryway image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 18, 2020

2. Dedication plaque above the entryway

Wallace Library Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 18, 2020

3. Wallace Library Building

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 131 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 19, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.