Fredericksburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Rising Sun Tavern
Photographed by Kathy Walker, circa June 13, 2010
1. Rising Sun Tavern Marker
Owned by the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1760.
Location. 38° 18.397′ N, 77° 27.692′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It is at the intersection of Caroline St. and Fauquier St., on the left when traveling north on Caroline St.. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1304 Caroline St, 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, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Rising Sun Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); 1856 (within shouting distance of this marker); Fire on Caroline Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 1908 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kenmore (about 300 feet away); 1883 (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named The Lewis Store (about 300 feet away); 1868 (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.
Other markers no longer nearby. Fredericksburg Campaign, December 1862 (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The Lewis Store (was about 300 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Also see . . . Rising Sun Tavern - Wikipedia. (Submitted on October 25, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
Photographed by Kathy Walker, circa June 13, 2010
2. Rising Sun Tavern Marker
Photographed by Kathy Walker, circa June 13, 2010
3. Rising Sun Tavern National Historic Landmark
Rising Sun Tavern has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935 This site posses exceptional value in commemoration and illustrating the history of the United States U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service 1964
J. J. Prats Collection
4. The Rising Sun Tavern
Built by Charles Washington, a brother of George, and prior to 1775. George Weedon was landlord. Washington was frequest guest, and on October 23, 1771, he met here with the officers of the French and Indian Wars to settle their claims against the colony for land bounties. Undated postcard SA-H2406 R.A. Kispaugh, Fredericksburg Va. Genuine Curteich-Chicago C.T. Art-Colortone Postcard.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2010, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,451 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 17, 2010, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. 4. submitted on June 12, 2013, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
