Old Town in Alexandria, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Stabler-Leadbeater House
(1847 - 1933)
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 2, 2014
1. Stabler-Leadbeater House Marker
Inscription.
Stabler-Leadbeater House. Built circa 1818 by Josiah Hewes Davis (1783-1862), rope maker and ship chandler who operated a rope walk at Jones Point. Purchased in 1847 by William Stabler (1795-1852) as a home for John Leadbeater (1808-1860), his brother-in-law and business partner at Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary shop. Upon Stabler's death, Leadbeater bought the hose and the business from his widow. Home of three generations of the Leadbeater family, including Edward S. (1836-1899), and Edward S., Jr. (1869-1933), both named for Edward Stabler (1769-1831) who founded the Apothecary in 1792.
Built circa 1818 by Josiah Hewes Davis (1783-1862), rope maker and ship chandler who operated a rope walk at Jones Point. Purchased in 1847 by William Stabler (1795-1852) as a home for John Leadbeater (1808-1860), his brother-in-law and business partner at Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary shop. Upon Stabler's death, Leadbeater bought the hose and the business from his widow. Home of three generations of the Leadbeater family, including Edward S. (1836-1899), and Edward S., Jr. (1869-1933), both named for Edward Stabler (1769-1831) who founded the Apothecary in 1792.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1818.
Location. 38° 48.189′ N, 77° 2.711′ W. Marker is in Alexandria, Virginia. It is in Old Town. Marker is on South Pitt Street south of Prince Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 213 South Pitt Street, Alexandria VA 22314, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 16, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 704 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 16, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.