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

c. 1821

Historic Fredericksburg Foundation

 
 
c. 1821 Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 2, 2020
1. c. 1821 Marker
Inscription.
Built for Margaret Grotz
Remodeled in 1895 by George Wroten, Builder

 
Erected by Historic Fredericksburg Foundation.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable BuildingsWomen. A significant historical year for this entry is 1821.
 
Location. 38° 17.939′ N, 77° 27.39′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Marker is on Caroline Street (Business U.S. 17) just north of Lafayette Boulevard, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 505 Caroline 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. John Paul Jones House (a few steps from this marker); 1787 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1854 / 1925 (within shouting distance of this marker); Fredericksburg's Rail Station (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Welcome to Fredericksburg, Va (about 300 feet away); c. 1816 (about 300 feet away); Thornton's Tavern (about 500 feet away); The Green Book (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.
 
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Margaret Grotz House image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 2, 2020
2. Margaret Grotz House
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 98 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on May 2, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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