Fredericksburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
1846-47
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Philip Y. Wyatt
George Gravatt House
1846-47
Moved to this site
from 610 Princess Anne St. in 1977
[Lower plaque:]
1907 - 1984
Practiced dentistry in
this building
Civic activist; religious leader
N.A.A.C.P. official for 25 years;
made notable contributions to
the civil rights movement
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Notable Buildings • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1977.
Location. 38° 18.058′ N, 77° 27.426′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It is on Charlotte Street just west of Sophia Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 108 Charlotte 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 North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: This natural rise in the landscape… (within shouting distance of this marker); 1824 (about 300 feet away); 1835 (about 300 feet away); The sandstone blocks… (about 300 feet away); William Cox Residence (about 300 feet away); 1831 (about 400 feet away); Thornton's Tavern (about 400 feet away); The African Baptist Church (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.
Other markers no longer nearby. Fréjus Place (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing); Fredericksburg (was about 300 feet away but has been confirmed missing); a different marker also named Fredericksburg (was about 300 feet away but has been confirmed missing); Ferries and Flats (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed).
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 390 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 2, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
