Fredericksburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
1868
Historic Fredericksburg Foundation
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. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1883 (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); 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.
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
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— Submitted March 5, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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