Fredericksburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Rocky Lane
Photographed By Dawn Bowen, June 4, 2007
1. Rocky Lane Marker
Leading to
Washington Ferry
Center pontoon bridge was
located near foot of lane.
(Battle of Fredericksburg)
December 11 - 16
1862
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.
Location. 38° 17.768′ N, 77° 27.28′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Marker is on Caroline Street near Dixon Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 205 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg VA 22401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1787 (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Rocky Lane (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Sentry Box (about 300 feet away); Washington's Boyhood Home (about 300 feet away); Fredericksburg City Dock (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Fredericksburg City Dock (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Fredericksburg City Dock (about 300 feet away); The Slave Ship Othello (about 300 feet away); The Middle Passage (about 300 feet away); No Outlet (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.
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Photographed By Dawn Bowen, June 4, 2007
2. Rocky Lane Marker
Photographed By Dawn Bowen, June 4, 2007
3. View down Rocky Lane to Rappahannock River
Photographed By Kevin W., February 2, 2008
4. View up Rocky Lane from the Rappahannock River
2006
5. Photo of Rocky Lane during the restoration project in 2006
An additional 48 more photos of the Rocky Lane restoration project from 2006 can be seen at the link below. (From: "DSC Project - Historic Rocky Lane. Fredericksburg, VA. March/April 2006").
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 4, 2007, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,330 times since then and 37 times this year. Last updated on June 10, 2007, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 4, 2007, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. 4. submitted on February 2, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 5. submitted on January 2, 2017, by Chris Landon of Fredericksburg, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
