Old Town in Alexandria, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

George Washington's Tenement House

Circa 1780

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 30, 2025

1. George Washington's Tenement House Marker

Inscription. On 9 May 1763 George Washington purchased the ½ acre lot then known as plat 112 located at the northwest corner of Pitt and Prince Streets as an investment for the sum of 38 pounds. In July 1797 the lot was divided into 9 parcels offered for rent at $3 per foot of street frontage. In August 1799 Washington leased this property to Ezra Lunt for $73 per year. When George Washington died on 14 December 1799 this property was conveyed in his will to Martha Washington.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical date for this entry is May 9, 1763.

Location. 38° 48.225′ N, 77° 2.706′ W. Marker is in Alexandria, Virginia. It is in Old Town. It is at the intersection of South Pitt Street and Prince Street, on the right when traveling south on South Pitt Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 125 S Pitt 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,

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: Washington's Tenement House (a few steps from this marker); Brigadier General Montgomery D. Corse, CSA (within shouting distance of this marker); 511 Prince Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 204 South Pitt Street (within shouting distance

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of this marker); The Ticer House (within shouting distance of this marker); 414-412 Prince Street (within shouting distance of this marker); John Douglass Brown House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bank of Potomac Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alexandria.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 30, 2025

2. George Washington's Tenement House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 30, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 165 times since then and 78 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 30, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.