Fredericksburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
A Memorial Landscape
Fredericksburg: Timeless.
Photographed By Kevin W., January 2, 2012
1. A Memorial Landscape Marker
On this site, the Fredericksburg Area Veteran's Council honors the local men and women who gave their lives in wars and military actions during the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.
The extension of George Street to a new high school cut through several lots to create this island of green. The flagpole comprised the first memorial and lists the names of local men killed in France during World War I. The 40mm anti-aircraft gun is a reminder of World War II. The large granite panels were placed on an expanded island in 2008. The names of the fallen are guarded by two deck guns from the Spanish-American War, a late nineteenth century war that initiated America's historic and continuing role in overseas conflicts.
Additional memorials can be found on the grounds of the former school, where students have remembered their peers with benches, flagpoles, and plaques. The town renamed the old Fredericksburg High School after Matthew Fontaine Maury, a local boy who grew up to do pioneering research in oceanography while an officer in the United States Navy.
Erected by Fredericksburg Economic Development and Tourism Office.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. In addition, it
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Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 38° 18.052′ N, 77° 27.809′ W. Marker was in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Marker was on George Street. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: 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. Fredericksburg Roll of Honor (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named A Memorial Landscape (a few steps from this marker); Liberty Town (within shouting distance of this marker); The Barton Street Potter's Field (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Barton Street Confederate Monument (about 300 feet away); Fredericksburg Cemeteries and the Corporation Burying Ground (about 400 feet away); From a Burying Ground to a Park (about 400 feet away); 1920 (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.
Regarding A Memorial Landscape. Pictures at the top of the marker feature:
In 1932, a stone memorial, commemorating Virginia's Statute for Religious Freedom, stood in this location. It was moved to Washington Avenue in 1977.
An extended George
Photographed By Kevin W., January 2, 2012
2. A Memorial Landscape Marker
Matthew Fontaine Maury was born in Spotsylvania county, in 1806. When the Civil War came, he resigned his commission in the U. S. Navy to serve in the Confederate Navy.
Maury School was built in 1919, as the Fredericksburg High School. It received substantial additions in 1929 and 1936. This photo shows the original school, without additions. The side door on the right side of the photo is the door visible in front of you.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has been replaced with the linked marker which has a different inscription.
Photographed By Kevin W., September 13, 2008
3. "The large granite panels"
The Fredericksburg Area War Memorial is made up of the large granite panels mentioned on this marker. The War Memorial is shown here on the day it was dedicated, September 13th, 2008.
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, August 12, 2021
4. A Memorial Landscape Marker
Stone memorial to religious liberty in its present location on Washington Avenue
Photographed By Kevin W., January 2, 2012
5. The old Maury school
This is the side door of the Maury school, as mentioned on the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2013, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 577 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 7, 2013, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 4. submitted on September 23, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 5. submitted on April 7, 2013, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
