Old Town in Alexandria, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Site of Assembly Hall
Alexandria City Hall
National Park Service, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, June 23, 2021
1. Site of Assembly Hall Marker
Alexander Henderson of Virginia was soldier in the American Revolution. George Mason of Virginia and Daniel of of St. Thomas Jenifer of Maryland attended the Constitutional Convention, but only the latter signed the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787. Thomas Stone and Samuel Chase both signed the Declaration of Independence for Maryland on August 2, 1776. This conference was subsequently moved to the home of George Washington. It produced a trade treaty between Maryland and Virginia known as the Mount Vernon Compact.
Here was held March 22 1785 the first conference between representatives Alexander Henderson and George Mason of Virginia and Major Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer, Mr. Chase and Mr. Stone of Maryland. This conference resulted in the framing of the Constitution of the United States.
Erected by Alexandria Chamber of Commerce.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1917.
Location. 38° 48.332′ N, 77° 2.545′ W. Marker is in Alexandria, Virginia. It is in Old Town. It is at the intersection of North Fairfax Street and Cameron Street, on the right when traveling south on North Fairfax 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: Bank of Alexandria (a few steps from this marker); Hall, Bank & Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Home of Charles Lee (within shouting distance of this marker); First Lot Sold at Auction (within shouting distance of this marker); Duvall's Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Fairfax County Resolves (within shouting distance of this marker); Wise's Tavern
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Other markers no longer nearby. The Braddock Campaign and Carlyle House (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been reported to have been replaced with another marker now near it); The Carlyle House and the 18th-Century Site (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by Don Morfe, February 28, 2015
2. Site of Assembly Hall Marker
Photographed by Don Morfe, February 28, 2015
3. Alexandria City Hall-Site of Assembly Hall-Marker is located on the corner of the building
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 1,353 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 26, 2021. 2, 3. submitted on March 6, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
