Fredericksburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Rising Sun Tavern
Open for Tours, Admission charged
| | Sunday 12-4, Monday-Saturday 10-4, Closed Tuesday | |
George Washington's youngest brother Charles built this structure around 1670 as his home.
In the early 1790's, it was converted into a tavern by the Wallace family. It operated for 35 years as a stopover for travelers in the bustling port town of Fredericksburg.
Be sure to visit our other museums:
Mary Washington House
1200 Charles Street
Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop
1020 Caroline Street
Erected by Washington Heritage Museums.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1670.
Location. 38° 18.408′ N, 77° 27.702′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It is on Caroline Street (Business U.S. 17) north of Fauquier Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1304 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Rising Sun Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); 1856 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1883 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fire on Caroline Street (about 300 feet away); 1868 (about 300 feet away); 1908 (about 400 feet away); Kenmore (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Fredericksburg Campaign (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Fredericksburg Campaign, December 1862 (was about 300 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
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 216 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 4, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
