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

The James Monroe Law Office - Museum and Memorial Library

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 18, 2023

1. The James Monroe Law Office - Museum and Memorial Library Marker

Inscription.
The James Monroe Law Office - Museum and Memorial Library was established as a perpetual memorial, sacred to the memory of James Monroe, and in honor of the principles of just government and righteousness as exemplified in his life and in his work, with the hope and expectation that such a memorial will serve to strengthen adherence of all who may visit the memorial to the views expressed by him in the Monroe Doctrine and other documents.

The Museum was given to the Commonwealth of Virginia in 1964 by the James Monroe Memorial Foundation.

Plaque presented by the James Monroe Memorial Foundation on the occasion of the one hundredth anniversary of the birth of Laurence Gouverneur Hoes, January, 8, 2000.

Erected 2000 by The James Monroe Memorial Foundation.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #05 James Monroe, and the National Historic Landmarks series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is January 8, 2000.

Location. 38° 18.14′ N, 77° 27.697′ W.

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Marker is in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It can be reached from Charles Street south of William Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 908 Charles St, 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 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: Rose Gouverneur Hoes / Laurence Gouverneur Hoes (a few steps from this marker); James Monroe 1758 - 1831 (a few steps from this marker); Revolutionary War Patriots and War of 1812 Veterans Memorialized in this Historic Masonic Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Masonic Cemetery (within

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 18, 2023

2. The James Monroe Law Office - Museum and Memorial Library Marker

shouting distance of this marker); A Witness to History (within shouting distance of this marker); 1877 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1818 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1914 (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Masonic Cemetery (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Dedication plaque for Laurence Gouverneur Hoes image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 18, 2023

3. Dedication plaque for Laurence Gouverneur Hoes

National Historic Landmark plaque for the James Monroe Law Office image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 18, 2023

4. National Historic Landmark plaque for the James Monroe Law Office

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 375 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 20, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.