Fredericksburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
1854
Historic Fredericksburg Foundation
resided here
1892-95
Built for Ephraim Francis, carpenter
Erected by Historic Fredericksburg Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings.
Location. 38° 18.311′ N, 77° 27.626′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It is on Caroline Street (Business U.S. 17) just north of Amelia Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1111 Caroline 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 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: Reformed Baptist Church (a few steps from this marker); 1871 (within shouting distance of this marker); Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Lewis Store (about 300 feet away); Kenmore (about 300 feet away); 1908 (about 300 feet away); Fire on Caroline Street (about 400 feet away); c. 1740s (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.
Other markers no longer nearby. The Lewis Store (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been replaced
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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 245 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.
