Fredericksburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Reformed Baptist Church
Historic Fredericksburg Foundation
Remodeled by First Christian Church in 1890
Erected by Historic Fredericksburg Foundation. (Marker Number 31.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1833.
Location. 38° 18.322′ N, 77° 27.63′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It is on Caroline Street (Business U.S. 17) just south of Lewis Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1115 Caroline 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: 1854 (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The Lewis Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Kenmore (within shouting distance of this marker); 1908 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1871 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop (about 300 feet away); Fire on Caroline Street (about 300 feet away); c. 1740s (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.
Other markers no longer nearby. The Lewis Store (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near
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Additional commentary.
1. About the marker
While most Historic Fredericksburg Foundation plaques do not feature enough information to serve as historical markers, this plaque in particular has enough information to be included in the database.
— 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 268 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 4, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
