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

Rose Gouverneur Hoes
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Laurence Gouverneur Hoes

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

1. Rose Gouverneur Hoes / Laurence Gouverneur Hoes Marker

Inscription. In memory of the founders of
the James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library

Rose Gouverneur Hoes
1860 - 1933
and her devoted son
Laurence Gouverneur Hoes
1900 - 1978
great-granddaughter and great-great-grandson of
James Monroe Their generosity and vision has made possible this memorial in remembrance of our fifth President of these United States. This tablet is placed here by a resolution of the Board of Regents
1975

Erected 1975 by The Board of Regents.

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 series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.

Location. 38° 18.148′ N, 77° 27.697′ W. 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 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: James Monroe 1758 - 1831 (here, next to this marker); The James Monroe Law Office - Museum and Memorial Library

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(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); A Witness to History (within shouting distance of this marker); 1877 (within shouting distance of this marker); Masonic Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); 1818 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1914 (about 300 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).

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 377 times since then and 20 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on February 20, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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Rose Gouverneur Hoes⎯⎯⎯Laurence Gouverneur Hoes

Rose Gouverneur Hoes
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Laurence Gouverneur Hoes