Fredericksburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Auction Block
Photographed by Dawn Bowen, June 2, 2007
1. Auction Block Marker
Erected 1984 by Historic Fredericksburg Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: African Americans.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 38° 18.186′ N, 77° 27.622′ W. Marker was in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It could be reached from Princess Anne Street (Business U.S. 17) close to William Street, on the left when traveling south. The marker has been moved into the Fredericksburg Area Museum. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 907 Princess Anne St, Fredericksburg VA 22401, United States of America.
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: Presented to the City of Fredericksburg (a few steps from this marker); Lafayette's Tour (a few steps from this marker); Emancipation Proclamation Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Historic Footsteps (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Market Square
this page online
Other markers no longer nearby. Gun from the CSS Virginia (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing); Second Town Hall / Market House (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The Market Square (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Also see . . . Removed slave auction block now on display at Fredericksburg museum. Article from WTOP News dated July 12, 2021. (Submitted on July 12, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Additional keywords. human trafficking
Photographed by Dawn Bowen, June 2, 2007
2. Fredericksburg's Slave Auction Block display in its previous location
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, August 12, 2021
3. Auction Block Marker
Marker is now located in the basement of the Fredericksburg Area Museum. It is located behind a screen due to the sensitivity of the topic.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2007, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,552 times since then and 65 times this year. Last updated on February 9, 2026, by Evan Dwyer of Richmond, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 2, 2007, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. 3. submitted on September 8, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
