Fredericksburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
1834
Historic Fredericksburg Foundation
Built as a female orphans asylum
Erected by Historic Fredericksburg Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1834.
Location. 38° 18.249′ N, 77° 27.724′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It is on Amelia Street just east of Charles Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 307 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: The Booth House (within shouting distance of this marker); 1817 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1824 (within shouting distance of this marker); Bridgewater Mills (within shouting 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); c. 1740s (within shouting distance of this marker); Prisoners of Christ (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.
Other markers no longer nearby. Hostages (was within shouting distance of this marker but
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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 520 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.
