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

John Fitzgerald

1776-1976

Photographed by Don Morfe, February 28, 2015

1. John Fitzgerald Marker

Inscription. This building was the warehouse of John Fitzgerald, Alexandria merchant and officer of the third Virginia Regiment of the Continental Line.

Colonel Fitzgerald was a close friend of General George Washington and he was his secretary and aide-de-camp during the American Revolution after the war. Colonel Fitzgerald served as mayor of the City of Alexandria (1787) and collector of the port (1798). He was a founder of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic church.

Erected 1976 by American Irish Bicentennial Committe, The Colonel John Fitzgerald Division of the Ancient Order of the Hiberians, The George Washington Chapter of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, US Revolutionary.

Location. 38° 48.251′ N, 77° 2.412′ W. Marker is in Alexandria, Virginia. It is in Old Town. It is at the intersection of King Street and Union Street on King Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: Alexandria Archaeology Museum (a few steps from this marker); War of 1812 (a few steps from this marker); River Ferries (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Waterfront Walk (within shouting distance of this marker); Plundered! (within shouting distance of this marker); Raise the White Flag (within shouting distance of this marker); Pioneer Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); Foot of King Street (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alexandria.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Alexandria (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

John Fitzgerald Marker-on exterior wall between the two lower windows image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, February 28, 2015

2. John Fitzgerald Marker-on exterior wall between the two lower windows

Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 6, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,157 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 6, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.