Fredericksburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
1854
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1925
Historic Fredericksburg Foundation
Townhouse built for B. B. Sacrey
1925
Facade & addition
built by E.G. Heflin
for
Elks Lodge No. 875
1905-1996
Erected by Historic Fredericksburg Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.
Location. 38° 17.973′ N, 77° 27.411′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It is on Caroline Street (Business U.S. 17) just south of Wolfe Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 525 Caroline 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: 1787 (within shouting distance of this marker); c. 1816 (within shouting distance of this marker); c. 1821 (within shouting distance of this marker); John Paul Jones House (within shouting distance of this marker); Thornton's Tavern (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Green Book (about 400 feet away); First Stop on 1961 Freedom Rides (about 400 feet away); Shiloh Baptist Church (New Site) (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.
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Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 2, 2020
2. Fredericksburg Square
The marker is to the left of the front door.
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 363 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 2, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
