Old Town in Alexandria, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
John Douglass Brown House
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, February 2, 2014
1. John Douglass Brown House Marker
Erected 1976 by John Alexander Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Man-Made Features. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1654.
Location. 38° 48.231′ N, 77° 2.742′ W. Marker is in Alexandria, Virginia. It is in Old Town. It is at the intersection of Prince Street and South Saint Asaph Street, on the right when traveling west on Prince Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 517 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 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: 511 Prince Street (a few steps from this marker); The Ticer House (within shouting distance of this marker); George Washington's Tenement House (within shouting distance of this marker); Brigadier General Montgomery D. Corse, CSA (within shouting distance of this marker); Suffragists and a Courtroom Decision in Alexandria
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Also see . . . John Douglass Brown House. John Alexander Chapter, NSDAR (Submitted on February 14, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.)
Additional commentary.
1. John Douglass Brown House
"Built around 1775 by Patrick Murray, who acquired the quarter block on which it stands on December 20, 1774, this house is typical of most of the better homes built in Alexandria during George Washington's day. The framed house was advertised by Murray in 1792 as having four rooms and three fireplaces on the first floor, two rooms on the second floor, and a kitchen annex. Purchased by John Douglas Brown in 1816 and owned by one family thereafter, it is perhaps the least altered of the surviving early buildings." -- Extraordinary Alexandria G. Washington Tour.
— Submitted 
February 14, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, February 2, 2014
2. John Douglass Brown House Marker
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, February 2, 2014
3. John Douglass Brown House
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, February 2, 2014
4. John Douglass Brown House
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, February 2, 2014
5. John Douglass Brown House
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, February 2, 2014
6. 517 Prince Street
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, February 2, 2014
7. Architectural Detail
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, February 2, 2014
8. Dormer Window
Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 14, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,713 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 14, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 3. submitted on February 15, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on February 14, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
