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

Kenmore

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 19, 2023

1. Kenmore Marker

Inscription.
has been designated
Registered National
Historic Landmark

under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935
this site possesses exceptional value
in commemorating or illustrating
the history of the United States

U.S. Department of the Interior

1970

Erected 1970 by U.S. Department of the Interior.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.

Location. 38° 18.233′ N, 77° 28.009′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Marker is on Washington Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1201 Washington Avenue, 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. Welcome to Historic Kenmore (a few steps from this marker); George Rogers Clark (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Kenmore (within shouting distance of this marker); 1916-1917 (within shouting distance of this marker); Hugh Mercer (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of 18th-Century Storehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); To the Confederate Dead

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(about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Ladies' Memorial Association Register… (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 19, 2023

2. Kenmore Marker

Kenmore entrance image. Click for more information.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 19, 2023

3. Kenmore entrance

Historic Kenmore and George Washington’s Ferry Farm
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Historic Kenmore image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 19, 2023

4. Historic Kenmore

George Washington's younger sister, Betty, and her husband Fielding Lewis, moved into this fine house with their 5 children shortly before the American Revolution.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 19, 2023

5. Historic Kenmore

Credits. This page was last revised on August 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2023, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 64 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 28, 2023, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.