Fredericksburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Weedon’s Tavern
The City of Fredericksburg, Virginia
Photographed by Dawn Bowen, June 2, 2007
1. Weedon's Tavern Marker
In January 1777, the Virginia Assembly’s Committee of Law Revisors met at the tavern. At that time, William Smith rented and operated the establishment, as Colonel Weedon was in New Jersey with General Washington’s Continental Army. Weedon’s son-in-law, Hugh Mercer, was also serving with Washington. Mercer, a doctor in civilian life, had practiced in an office just one block to the north. He died of wounds sustained at the battle of Princeton, while the Committee was meeting in Fredericksburg.
The tavern burned in a fire that swept through these blocks in 1807.
Erected by City of Fredericksburg.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, and the George Washington Slept Here series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1777.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It
this page online
We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Regionally, this marker was in the Washington Metropolitan Area and in Northern Virginia. It was also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 location: A Moment in Time: Circa 1925 (a few steps from this marker); Inalienable Rights (a few steps from this marker); Civil Rights (a few steps from this marker); Constitutional Crisis (a few steps from this marker); Mercantile Warehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Lewis Randolph Ball (within shouting distance of this marker); Center of Eighteenth Century Urban Life (within shouting distance of this marker); Market Square (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.
Other markers no longer nearby. Stating Inalienable Rights (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Seeking Civil Rights (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); First Town Hall / Market House
Photographed by Dawn Bowen, September 4, 2008
2. Weedon’s Tavern Marker
Photographed by Dawn Bowen, August 20, 2008
3. A 20th century building today sits on the Weedon Tavern site.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2007, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 3,396 times since then and 113 times this year. Last updated on June 11, 2026, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1. submitted on June 2, 2007, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. 2. submitted on September 4, 2008, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. 3. submitted on August 20, 2008, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
