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

1868

Historic Fredericksburg Foundation

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

1. 1868 Marker

Inscription. Grocery & dwelling built for W.H. Thomas
Operated as a store until 1957

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.

Location. 38° 18.454′ N, 77° 27.731′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It is on Caroline Street (Business U.S. 17) north of Hawke Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1400 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 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: 1883 (within

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shouting distance of this marker); 1856 (within shouting distance of this marker); Rising Sun Tavern (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Rising Sun Tavern (about 400 feet away); 7th Michigan Volunteer Infantry (about 400 feet away); Pontoon Bridge Site (about 400 feet away); Fredericksburg Campaign (about 400 feet away); Fire on Caroline Street (about 600 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 600 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Additional commentary.
1. About the marker
While most Historic Fredericksburg Foundation plaques do not serve as historical markers, this particular plaque has enough information to meet the database guidelines.

— Submitted March 5, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

The W.H. Thomas House image. Click for full size.

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

2. The W.H. Thomas House

Credits. This page was last revised on March 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 5, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 194 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 5, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.