Falmouth in Stafford County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Shelton Cottage

Photographed by Kevin W., August 15, 2014

1. Shelton Cottage Marker

Inscription. This cottage is an example of an 18th century working man's home and was named for the family that owned it for several generations. A unique feature of the cottage is a central fireplace, more commonly seen in New England.

Erected by Stafford County Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Buildings.

Location. 38° 19.246′ N, 77° 27.955′ W. Marker is in Falmouth, Virginia, in Stafford County. It is on River Road (County Route 607). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fredericksburg VA 22405, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area,

in Northern Virginia,

and in the Piedmont.

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: Anthony Burns (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Moncure Daniel Conway (about 600 feet away); James Hunter (about 700 feet away); Freedom Began Here (about 700 feet away); The Forlorn Hope (about 700 feet away); A Sad Duty to Perform (about 700 feet away); Hobby School (about 800 feet away); Conway House (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Falmouth.

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Shelton Cottage and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin W., August 15, 2014

2. Shelton Cottage and Marker

Shelton Cottage image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin W., August 15, 2014

3. Shelton Cottage

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2014, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,274 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 15, 2014, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.