Old Town West in Alexandria, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Elisha Cullen Dick, M.D.
1750 - 1825
George · Washington
buried near this spot
Erected 1937 by Woman's Auxiliary to the Medical Society of the District of Columbia.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list.
Location. 38° 48.451′ N, 77° 2.822′ W. Marker is in Alexandria, Virginia. It is in Old Town West. It is on Queen Street just east of North Columbus Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 717 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 distance of this marker: A different marker also named Alexandria Library Sit-In (a few steps from this marker); Alexandria Quaker Burial Ground (within shouting distance of this marker); Lloyd House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Alexandria Library Sit-In (within shouting distance of this marker); Lodge No. 38, Independent Order of Odd Fellows (about 300 feet away, measured in
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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).
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 252 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 15, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
