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

1817

Historic Fredericksburg Foundation

 
 
1817 Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 2, 2020
1. 1817 Marker
Inscription.
The Doggett House
Owned by Doggett Family
1888-1950
Built for Carter L. Stevenson, Attorney

 
Erected by Historic Fredericksburg Foundation.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & CommerceNotable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1817.
 
Location. 38° 18.256′ N, 77° 27.699′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It is on Amelia Street just west of Princess Anne Street (Business U.S. 17), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 303 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: A different marker also named Hostages (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Fredericksburg Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); 1834 (within shouting distance of this marker); Prisoners of Christ (within shouting distance of this marker); c. 1740s (within shouting distance of this marker); The Booth House (within shouting distance of this marker); 1824 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Jarrell Ministry Center (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.
 
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Hostages (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Fredericksburg Baptist Church (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
 
The Doggett House image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 2, 2020
2. The Doggett House
Virginia Historic Landmark Plaque image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 2, 2020
3. Virginia Historic Landmark Plaque
Dogget House
has been registered as a
Virginia
Historic
Landmark

pursuant to the authority vested in the
Virginia Board of Historic Resources
 
 
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 369 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on May 2, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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Jun. 12, 2026