Fredericksburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

1883

Historic Fredericksburg Foundation

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 4, 2023

1. 1883 Marker

Inscription. Built for Mrs. Mary Jane Foster. Earlier houses on the lot (built 1788, 1850) had been torn down (1850), or had burned (1871).

Erected by Historic Fredericksburg Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Notable Places • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1788.

Location. 38° 18.45′ N, 77° 27.715′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Marker is on Caroline Street (Business U.S. 17) south of Hawke Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1322 Caroline 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. 1868 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1856 (within shouting distance of this marker); Rising Sun Tavern (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 7th Michigan Volunteer Infantry (about 300 feet away); Pontoon Bridge Site (about 300 feet away); Fredericksburg Campaign (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Rising Sun Tavern (about 300 feet away); Fire on Caroline Street (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.

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most Historic Fredericksburg Foundation plaques do not share enough information to be historical markers, this one does. Particularly, it shares about the series of buildings on the site.

— Submitted March 4, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

1883 marker on the Mary Jane Foster House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 4, 2023

2. 1883 marker on the Mary Jane Foster House

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 66 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 4, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.