Fredericksburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Emancipation Proclamation Memorial
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 18, 2023
1. Emancipation Proclamation Memorial Marker
of the 150th anniversary of the
Emancipation Proclamation
Erected 2013 by Ayokunle Odeleye, sculptor.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is January 1, 1863.
Location. 38° 18.198′ N, 77° 27.625′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Memorial is at the intersection of William Street and Princess Anne Street (Business U.S. 17), on the right when traveling east on William Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 220 William St, Fredericksburg VA 22401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Historic Footsteps (here, next to this marker); Auction Block (a few steps from this marker); Market Square (within shouting distance of this marker); The Second Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Lewis Randolph Ball (within shouting distance of this marker); Mercantile Warehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Barton House (within shouting distance of this marker); 1818 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 20, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 83 times since then and 19 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on February 20, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
