Fredericksburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
1856
Historic Fredericksburg Foundation
Owned by
Tongue descendants until 1977
Erected by Historic Fredericksburg Foundation. (Marker Number 72.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.
Location. 38° 18.426′ N, 77° 27.698′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It is on Caroline Street (Business U.S. 17) north of Fauquier Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1309 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: Rising Sun Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); 1883 (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Rising Sun Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); 1868 (within shouting distance of this marker); Fredericksburg Campaign (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pontoon Bridge Site (about 300 feet away); 7th Michigan Volunteer Infantry (about 300 feet away); Fire on Caroline Street (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 400
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Additional commentary.
1. About the marker
While most Historic Fredericksburg Foundation plaques do not share enough information to be considered historical markers, this one does. Most notably, it shares the significance of multiple generations of one family living in the building for over a century.
— 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 218 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 4, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
