Southwest Quadrant in Alexandria, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Capt. James McGuire House

Built 1816-18 by Capt. James McGuire Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin Vincent, June 15, 2013

1. Built 1816-18 by Capt. James McGuire Marker

Inscription. Built 1816-18 by
Capt. James McGuire
Occupied for much of his
Alexandria ministry by
Rev. Samuel Cornelius, Pastor
First Baptist Church, 1824-41
Restored 1964-65 by
Mr. & Mrs. John Page Elliott

Erected by Alexandria Historical Restoration Preservation Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 38° 48.28′ N, 77° 3.14′ W. Marker is in Alexandria, Virginia. It is in the Southwest Quadrant. It is on Prince Street east of South Fayette Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1123 Prince Street, 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

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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: James Harris House (a few steps from this marker); Port City (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Carver School (about 400 feet away); L'Overture Hospital HQ (about 500 feet away); L’Ouverture Hospital (about 500 feet away); The Growth of Upper King Street (about 600 feet away); Franklin and Armfield Slave Office (about 700 feet away); Alexandria, D.C. (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alexandria.

James McGuire Home image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin Vincent, June 15, 2013

2. James McGuire Home

Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2013, by Kevin Vincent of Arlington, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,480 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 7, 2013, by Kevin Vincent of Arlington, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.