Old Town West in Alexandria, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Elisha Cullen Dick, M.D.
1750 - 1825
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 14, 2022
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. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 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 a direct line); Site of First Synagogue of Beth El Hebrew Congregation (about 300 feet away); Historic Street (about 400 feet away); Confederate Soldiers (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alexandria.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 14, 2022
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 113 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 15, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.