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

Welcome to Historic Kenmore

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, August 12, 2021

1. Welcome to Historic Kenmore Marker

Inscription.
Built in 1775, Kenmore was the home of Betty Washington Lewis (George Washington's younger sister) and her husband, Fielding Lewis (a prominent local merchant). Known for its elaborate decorative plasterwork and architectural significance, the house has been restored to its original appearance. Today, Kenmore tells the story of the Lewis family's contribution to the founding of the country.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1775.

Location. 38° 18.238′ N, 77° 28.011′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It is at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Fauquier Street, on the right when traveling north on Washington Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1201 Washington Avenue, 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,

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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: Kenmore (a few steps from this marker); George Rogers Clark (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Kenmore (within shouting distance of this marker); Hugh Mercer (within shouting distance of this marker); 1916-1917 (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of 18th-Century Storehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); To the Confederate Dead (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Captain James Keith Boswell (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.

Also see . . . Historic Kenmore and George Washington’s Ferry Farm. George Washington Foundation website entry (Submitted on October 4, 2021.)

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, August 12, 2021

2. Welcome to Historic Kenmore Marker

Just inside plantation entrance from Washington Avenue

Historic Kenmore Plantation image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, August 12, 2021

3. Historic Kenmore Plantation

Credits. This page was last revised on June 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 291 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 3, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.