Fredericksburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Fredericksburg Rescue Squad
Established 1940
Dedicated to those who served and supported the Fredericksburg Rescue Squad
Charter Members
W.B. Billingsley W.H.Carper Roland Garver L.E. Chittum Slover Covey Hal Elkins Ira Grinnan John S. Heubi Dr. Williams Junkin John W. Keller Thomas W. Lamont Walter Lowery W.C. McCall Warren McGhee Frank McWhirt A.L. Armstead Ernest Potvin Lester Redgrave R.A. Sims Wheeler Thompson V.J. Ventura Frederick Zak
Erected 1940 by Fredericksburg Rescue Squad.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work.
Location. 38° 18.129′ N, 77° 27.796′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Marker is on William Street west of Prince Edward Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 510 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. Fredericksburg Cemeteries and the Corporation Burying Ground (within shouting distance of this marker); From a Burying Ground to a Park (within shouting distance of this marker); 1850 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1890 (about 400 feet away); 1920
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Additional commentary.
1. About the marker
While most memorials to firefighters are not historical markers, this particular memorial is since it shares the founding members of the squad.
— Submitted March 4, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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 96 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 4, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
