Fredericksburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Gun from the CSS Virginia
After the war, the Washington Navy Yard exhibited the gun. From 1960, it was displayed at Dahlgren as a reminder of the base’s namesake and the base’s continuing commitment to Navy combat readiness.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1763.
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 38° 18.197′ N, 77° 27.625′ W. Marker was in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Marker was at the intersection of Princess Anne Street and William Street (Virginia Route 3) on Princess Anne Street. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 907 Princess Anne St, Fredericksburg VA 22401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Emancipation Proclamation Memorial (here, next to this marker); Historic Footsteps (here, next to this marker); Auction Block (a few steps from this marker); Market Square (within shouting distance of this marker); The Second Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Lewis Randolph Ball (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Barton House (within shouting distance of this marker); Mercantile Warehouse (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.
More about this marker. The gun & marker have been moved to the Mariners Museum (100 Museum Drive, Newport News, VA 23606). It is now located inside the museum at the entrance to the Ironclads Exhibit.
Additional keywords. Gun from the CSS Virginia
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 3,087 times since then and 22 times this year. Last updated on April 26, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 4, 2007, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 26, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.