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

1769

Historic Fredericksburg Foundation

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

1. 1769 Marker

Inscription. Study of James Mercer
built prior to
1769

Erected by Historic Fredericksburg Foundation. (Marker Number 9.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1769.

Location. 38° 18.304′ N, 77° 27.848′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It is on Prince Edward Street south of Fauquier Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1207 Prince Edward 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

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are within walking distance of this marker: c. 1790 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mary Washington House (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Mary Washington House (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Mary Washington House (about 300 feet away); Home of Mary (about 300 feet away); c. 1785 (about 300 feet away); Lease Land Grant (about 500 feet away); 1854 (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.

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

2. Study of James Mercer

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 425 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 2, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.