Old Town West in Alexandria, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Alexandria Quaker Burial Ground

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 14, 2022

1. Alexandria Quaker Burial Ground Marker

Inscription. Established 1784

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1784.

Location. 38° 48.455′ N, 77° 2.845′ W. Marker is in Alexandria, Virginia. It is in Old Town West. It can be reached from the intersection of Queen Street and North Columbus Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 721 Queen St, Alexandria VA 22314, 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,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

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

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distance of this marker: Alexandria Library Sit-In (a few steps from this marker); Elisha Cullen Dick, M.D. (within shouting distance of this marker); Lloyd House (within shouting distance of this marker); Lodge No. 38, Independent Order of Odd Fellows (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Alexandria Library Sit-In (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of First Synagogue of Beth El Hebrew Congregation (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Meade Memorial Episcopal Church Bell Tower (about 500 feet away); In Memory of the Honorary Pall-Bearers of General George Washington (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alexandria.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Alexandria Library Sit-In (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 14, 2022

2. Alexandria Quaker Burial Ground Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 15, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 370 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 15, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.