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

c. 1785

Historic Fredericksburg Foundation

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

1. c. 1785 Marker

Inscription. Known as the Betty Washington Inn 1927-1964

Erected by Historic Fredericksburg Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1785.

Location. 38° 18.286′ N, 77° 27.782′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It is on Charles Street just south of Lewis Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1114 Charles 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

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of this marker: Mary Washington House (a few steps from this marker); Home of Mary (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Mary Washington House (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Mary Washington House (within shouting distance of this marker); Lease Land Grant (within shouting distance of this marker); c. 1790 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1824 (about 300 feet away); 1769 (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.

The Former Betty Washington Inn image. Click for full size.

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

2. The Former Betty Washington Inn

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 399 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 2, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.