Old Town in Alexandria, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Major John Carlyle
Major John Caryle
Son of
Dr. William and Rachael Murray Carlyle
Born in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 1720.
Died in Alexandria, Virginia, 1780.
One of the first trustees of Alexandria, 1749 appointed Commissary of the Virginia Forces, 1754.
Erected by Alexandria Chamber of Commerce.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1720.
Location. 38° 48.097′ N, 77° 2.621′ W. Marker is in Alexandria, Virginia. It is in Old Town. It can be reached from South Fairfax Street north of Wolfe Street, on the right when traveling south. The marker is affixed to Carlyle's grave stone. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 309 S Fairfax St, Alexandria VA 22314, 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, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: John Carlyle (here, next to this marker); Old Presbyterian Meeting House Burial Ground (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Old Presbyterian Meeting House Burial Ground (a few steps from this marker); Old Presbyterian Meeting House Church Yard (a few steps from this marker); Unknown Soldier of the American Revolution (a few steps from this marker); Original Manse of the Old Presbyterian Meeting House (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Presbyterian Meeting House Enslaved Labor Acknowledgement (within shouting distance of this marker); First Presbyterian Church of Alexandria (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alexandria.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 135 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 9, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
