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

Presented to the City of Fredericksburg

Photographed by Evan Dwyer, August 25, 2024

1. Presented to the City of Fredericksburg Marker

Inscription. On its 275th Anniversary in 2003 in recognition of its contributions to the Revolutionary War.

The city provided soldiers, armament, hospitals, food, and the counsel of learned men who helped shape the government after independence was secured.
Col. Fielding Lewis Chapter
Virginia Society, Sons of the American Revolution

Erected 2003 by Col. Fielding Lewis Chapter, Virginia Society Sons of the American Revolution.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary.

Location. 38° 18.184′ N, 77° 27.61′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It can be reached from William Street. The marker is in the Market Square behind the Fredericksburg Area Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 907 Princess Anne Street, 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,

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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: A different marker also named Market Square (a few steps from this marker); The Second Town Hall (a few steps from this marker); Lafayette's Tour (a few steps from this marker); Emancipation Proclamation Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); St. George's Graveyard (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Footsteps (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Barton House (within shouting distance of this marker); 1914 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.

Other markers no longer nearby. The Market Square (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Second Town Hall / Market House (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced

Photographed by Evan Dwyer, August 25, 2024

2. Presented to the City of Fredericksburg Marker

The marker can be seen on the top step of the central brick 3-block/seating area.

with another marker now near it); Auction Block (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Gun from the CSS Virginia (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Credits. This page was last revised on February 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2026, by Evan Dwyer of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 60 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 9, 2026, by Evan Dwyer of Richmond, Virginia. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.