Fredericksburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Mary Washington House
Open for Tours, Admission Charged
— Sunday 12-4, Monday-Saturday 10-4, Closed Tuesday —
George Washington bought this frame dwelling for his mother in 1772. Mary soon moved here from the family farm across the river and lived here the last 17 years of her life.
The President-to-be came to this home in 1789 to receive his mother's blessing before his inauguration.
Please visit these nearby museums:
Rising Sun Tavern - 1304 Caroline 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 • Notable Buildings • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1772.
Location. 38° 18.3′ N, 77° 27.786′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Marker is on Charles Street north of Lewis Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1200 Charles 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. A different marker also named Mary Washington House (a few steps from this marker); Home of Mary (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Mary Washington House (a few steps from this marker); c. 1785 (within shouting distance of this marker); Lease Land Grant
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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 59 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.
