Fredericksburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
1910
Historic Fredericksburg Foundation
Originally Wallace Library
[Dedication tablet above entrance:]
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. It 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.
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: The Court House (a few steps from this marker); A Vast Hospital (a few steps from
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Other markers no longer nearby. The Courthouse (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named A Vast Hospital (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The Demon of Destruction (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named War Comes to Fredericksburg (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
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 292 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 19, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
