Fredericksburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Home of Mary
mother of
Washington
1772 - 1789
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Buildings • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1772.
Location. 38° 18.296′ N, 77° 27.784′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It is at the intersection of Charles Street and Lewis Street, on the left when traveling north on Charles Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1200 Charles 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: Mary Washington House (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Mary Washington House (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Mary Washington House (a few steps from this marker); c. 1785 (a few steps from this marker); Lease Land Grant (within shouting distance of this marker); 1769 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); c. 1790 (about 400 feet away); c. 1740s (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.
Additional keywords. Mary Ball Washington
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 156 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 4, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

