The Lewis Store

1749

— Historic Fredericksburg Foundation, Inc. • Restoration in 2002 —

The Lewis Store Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dawn Bowen, June 12, 2007

1. The Lewis Store Marker

Inscription. Councilor John Lewis (1694-1754) of Warner Hall in Gloucester County purchased 406 ac. at Fredericksburg’s northern edge in 1742 and soon began a mercantile operation in wooden buildings just across Caroline Street.

In 1749 he built this brick store, distinguished by its stone quoins. His son Fielding Lewis (1725-1781), who married George Washington’s sister Betty, ran this mercantile arm of the family’s extensive shipping operations.

William S. Stone, William Taylor, and Robert Mackay, among others, were later merchants in this store. When the Fredericksburg Fire of 1807 damaged the original story and a half structure, it was repaired and a second floor was added.

The building changed from commercial to residential use in 1823. It remained a private residence until it was given to the Historic Fredericksburg Foundation in 1996.

Erected by Historic Fredericksburg Foundation, Inc.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1749.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 38° 18.35′ N, 77° 27.656′ W. Marker was in Fredericksburg

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, Virginia. Marker was at the intersection of Caroline Street and Lewis Street, on the left when traveling north on Caroline Street. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 1200 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 location. Kenmore (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named The Lewis Store (a few steps from this marker); 1908 (within shouting distance of this marker); Fire on Caroline Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Reformed Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); 1854 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rising Sun Tavern (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Rising Sun Tavern (about 400 feet away); c. 1740s (about 400 feet away); 1871 (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has been replaced with the linked marker which has different text.

The Lewis Store and marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dawn Bowen, June 12, 2007

2. The Lewis Store and marker

The Lewis Store and Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Kevin W., February 2, 2008

3. The Lewis Store and Markers

Historic Fredericksburg Foundation plaque on the building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 2, 2020

4. Historic Fredericksburg Foundation plaque on the building

Historic Fredericksburg Foundation
c. 1749
The
Lewis Store
Second story
added c. 1808
Built for John Lewis, father of Fielding Lewis

Credits. This page was last revised on March 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2007, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,769 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 12, 2007, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. 3. submitted on February 2, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 4. submitted on May 2, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.