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

1871

Historic Fredericksburg Foundation

 
 
1871 Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 2, 2020
1. 1871 Marker
Inscription.
Built for John Anderson's lumber yard

On Princess Anne Street, moved to Caroline Street in 1877 as a doctor's office, and to this site in 1902.
 
Erected by Historic Fredericksburg Foundation.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & CommerceNotable BuildingsScience & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.
 
Location. 38° 18.277′ N, 77° 27.642′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It is on Amelia Street just west of Caroline Street (Business U.S. 17), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 207 Amelia 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: Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Prisoners of Christ (within shouting distance of this marker); 1854 (within shouting distance of this marker); Hostages (within shouting distance of this marker); Fredericksburg Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Reformed Baptist Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Jarrell Ministry Center (about 300 feet away); 1817 (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.
 
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Fredericksburg Baptist Church (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Hostages (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
 
John Anderson's Lumber Yard Building image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 2, 2020
2. John Anderson's Lumber Yard Building
 
 
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 225 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on May 2, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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Jun. 12, 2026