Old Town in Alexandria, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Friendship Fire Company
Photographed by Kevin Vincent, April 27, 2013
1. Friendship Fire Company Marker
Original building erected July 23, 1855
New addition erected October 30, 1972
Housing relics for future generations.
Gift of
Bernard B. Brown
Erected by Bernard B. Brown.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Colonial Era. A significant historical date for this entry is July 23, 1835.
Location. 38° 48.3′ N, 77° 2.96′ W. Marker is in Alexandria, Virginia. It is in Old Town. It is at the intersection of South Alfred Street and Downham Way, on the right when traveling south on South Alfred Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 107 S Alfred St, Alexandria VA 22314, 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, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Mid-Atlantic. 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: Friendship Firehouse Museum (a few steps from this marker); Friendship Firehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Barrett Library / Black History Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Bayne-Fowle House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Alexandria Furniture District (about 300 feet away); Christ Church (about 400 feet away); Dr. Bernard Stier, O.D. (1930-2005) (about 500 feet away); The Patton-Fowle House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alexandria.
Also see . . .
this page online
Photographed by Kevin Vincent, April 27, 2013
2. Friendship Fire House
Photographed by Kevin Vincent, April 27, 2013
3. Entrance to Friendship Firehouse Museum
Photographed by Kevin Vincent, April 27, 2013
4. Friendship Fire House
Photographed by Kevin W., January 17, 2026
5. Friendship Fire Company Marker
Related directional marker on the southwest corner of Cameron Street and North Columbus Street.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 17, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2013, by Kevin Vincent of Arlington, Virginia. This page has been viewed 993 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 9, 2013, by Kevin Vincent of Arlington, Virginia. 5. submitted on January 17, 2026, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
