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

Bank of Alexandria

Photographed by Don Morfe, February 28, 2015

1. Bank of Alexandria Marker

Inscription. Established in 1792, this was the first financial institution authorized by the General Assembly of Virginia. The building was completed in 1807. It is one of the oldest surviving commercial structures in Alexandria and is a fine local example of federal architecture. The bank listed George Washington as a depositor and stockholder. William Herbert, the son-in-law of John Carlyle, was president from 1796 to 1819. After years of neglect the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority saved the property from demolition in 1970. The National Historic Register building was adaptively restored by OTV, Inc. in 1980. Owner: Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1792.

Location. 38° 48.332′ N, 77° 2.532′ 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 north 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: Site of Assembly Hall (a few steps from this marker); Fairfax County Resolves (a few steps from this marker); Wise's Tavern (a few steps

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from this marker); Civil War and Restoration (a few steps from this marker); Braddock Road Mile "0" (within shouting distance of this marker); Home of Charles Lee (within shouting distance of this marker); Duvall's Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Carlyle House Historic Park (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alexandria.

Other markers no longer nearby. The Braddock Campaign and Carlyle House (was a few steps from 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. Bank of Alexandria Marker

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 1,502 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 6, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.