Fredericksburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Historic Kenmore
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, and the National Historic Landmarks series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1775.
Location. 38° 18.213′ N, 77° 27.998′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It is at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Lewis Street on Washington Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1201 Washington Avenue, 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 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: George Rogers Clark (within shouting distance of this marker); Kenmore (within shouting distance of this marker); 1916-1917 (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to Historic Kenmore (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of 18th-Century Storehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Hugh Mercer (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); To the Confederate Dead (about 500 feet away); Captain James Keith Boswell (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.

Photographed by Kevin W., July 10, 2008
5. Kenmore
Registered National
Historic Landmark
under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935 this site possesses exceptional value in commemorating or illustrating the history of the United States
U.S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
1970
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 31, 2011, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 878 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 31, 2011, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 4. submitted on July 26, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. 5, 6. submitted on January 31, 2011, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.




