Fredericksburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Historic Kenmore
Photographed By Kevin W., July 10, 2008
1. Historic Kenmore Marker
1775 Home of Fielding Lewis and his wife Betty, sister of George Washington.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. Marker 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.
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
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Photographed By Kevin W., July 10, 2008
2. Historic Kenmore Marker
Photographed By Kevin W., July 10, 2008
3. Historic Kenmore
Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, July 18, 2008
4. Historic Kenmore Marker
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
Photographed By Kevin W., July 10, 2008
6. Historic Kenmore
The restoration of the brounds of Kenmore and the brick wall enclosing them is the gift of The Garden Club of Virginia
Begun February 22, 1924
Completed February 22, 1932
Completed February 22, 1932
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 686 times since then and 26 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.
