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

Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop

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— Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday 12 to 4 p.m. —

Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 2, 2020

1. Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop Marker

Inscription.
This 18th century building was restored to house the Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop, a museum of medicine and military affairs. Dr. Mercer, a Revolutionary War hero, served the citizens of Fredericksburg for 15 years. His patients included Mary Washington, the mother of George Washington.

Mercer succumbed to wounds sustained during the Battle of Princeton on January 12, 1777.

Be sure to visit our additional nearby museums:
Mary Washington House - 1200 Charles Street
Rising Sun Tavern - 1304 Caroline Street

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is January 12, 1777.

Location. 38° 18.272′ N, 77° 27.619′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It is on Caroline Street (Business U.S. 17) just south of Amelia Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1020 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.

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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: 1871 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1854 (within shouting distance of this marker); Prisoners of Christ (within shouting distance of this marker); The Jarrell Ministry Center (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Reformed Baptist Church (about 300 feet away); Hostages (about 300 feet away); Fredericksburg Baptist Church (about 300 feet away); Mercantile Warehouse (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.

Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 2, 2020

2. Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop

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 613 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 2, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.