Fredericksburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
1841
Historic Fredericksburg Foundation
Built for Daniel G. Read
Erected by Historic Fredericksburg Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1851.
Location. 38° 17.842′ N, 77° 27.42′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It is on Princess Anne Street south of Frederick Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 320 Princess Anne 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: Fredericksburg's Rail Station (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1916 (about 300 feet away); Welcome to Fredericksburg, Va (about 300 feet away); c. 1787 (about 400 feet away); 1885 (about 400 feet away); c. 1803 (about 400 feet away); 1801 (about 500 feet away); c. 1835 (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.
Additional commentary.
1. About the marker
While most Historic Fredericksburg Foundation signs do not have enough information to serve as historical markers, this one features enough history of the building to qualify for the database.
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Credits. This page was last revised on March 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 4, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 220 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 4, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
