Old Town in Alexandria, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Home of Elisha Cullen Dick

(Born 1750 - Died 1825)

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, February 2, 2014

1. Home of Elisha Cullen Dick Marker

Inscription. Was consulting physician in Washington's last illness. At the moment of Washington's death he stopped the bedroom clock, which can be seen in Alexandria Washington Lodge, and conducted the Masonic Funeral service at his grave.

Erected by The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Government & Politics.

Location. 38° 48.203′ N, 77° 2.533′ W. Marker is in Alexandria, Virginia. It is in Old Town. It is on Prince Street west of South Lee Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 209 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

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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: Colonel Michael Swope House (a few steps from this marker); The Fairfax House (within shouting distance of this marker); Green & Brother Furniture (within shouting distance of this marker); Residence of General William Brown, M.D. (within shouting distance of this marker); Gazette House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 115 Prince Street (about 300 feet away); Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary (about 300 feet away); George Johnston's Home (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alexandria.

Also see . . . Elisha C. Dick. Wikipedia (Submitted on February 14, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.)

Additional commentary.
1. Dinner Invitation
Dr. Dick sent this rhyming dinner invitation to Philip Wanton at 216 Prince Street:

If you can eat a good fat duck
Come up with us and take pot luck,
Of whitebacks we have got a pair
So plump,

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, February 2, 2014

2. Home of Elisha Cullen Dick Marker

so round, so fat, & fair
A London Alderman would fight
Through pies and tarts to get one bite.
Moreover, we have beef or pork
That you may use your knife and fork.
Come up precisely at two o’clock
The door shall open at your knock.
The day tho’ wet, the streets tho’ muddy
To keep out the cold we’ll have some toddy.
And if, perchance, you should get sick,
You’ll have at hand
Yours E. C. Dick

— Submitted February 14, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.

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Photographed by Allen C. Browne, February 2, 2014

3. Home of Elisha Cullen Dick

Dr. Dick rented this house in 1801 after he lost his home on Duke Street to Bankruptcy.

Architectural Detail image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, February 2, 2014

4. Architectural Detail

Elisha C. Dick image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Wikipedia

5. Elisha C. Dick

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 1,397 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 14, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.