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

Stabler-Leadbeater House

(1847 - 1933)

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 2, 2014

1. Stabler-Leadbeater House Marker

Inscription. Built circa 1818 by Josiah Hewes Davis (1783-1862), rope maker and ship chandler who operated a rope walk at Jones Point. Purchased in 1847 by William Stabler (1795-1852) as a home for John Leadbeater (1808-1860), his brother-in-law and business partner at Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary shop. Upon Stabler's death, Leadbeater bought the hose and the business from his widow. Home of three generations of the Leadbeater family, including Edward S. (1836-1899), and Edward S., Jr. (1869-1933), both named for Edward Stabler (1769-1831) who founded the Apothecary in 1792.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1818.

Location. 38° 48.189′ N, 77° 2.711′ W. Marker is in Alexandria, Virginia. It is in Old Town. Marker is on South Pitt Street south of Prince Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 213 South Pitt Street, Alexandria VA 22314, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Saint Paul's Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Brigadier General Montgomery D. Corse, CSA (within shouting distance of this marker); The Ticer House (within shouting distance of this marker); 414-412 Prince Street

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(within shouting distance of this marker); 511 Prince Street (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bank of Potomac Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); John Douglass Brown House (about 300 feet away); Washington's Tenement House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alexandria.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 2, 2014

2. Stabler-Leadbeater House Marker

Stabler-Leadbeater House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 2, 2014

3. Stabler-Leadbeater House

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 2, 2014

4. Front Door

213 South Pitt Street

Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 16, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 704 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 16, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.