Old Town in Alexandria, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Bank of Alexandria
Photographed By Don Morfe, February 28, 2015
1. Bank of Alexandria Marker
Inscription.
Bank of Alexandria. . Established in 1792, this was the first financial institution authorized by the General Assembly of Virginia. The building was completed in 1807. It is one of the oldest surviving commercial structures in Alexandria and is a fine local example of federal architecture. The bank listed George Washington as a depositor and stockholder. William Herbert, the son-in-law of John Carlyle, was president from 1796 to 1819. After years of neglect the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority saved the property from demolition in 1970. The National Historic Register building was adaptively restored by OTV, Inc. in 1980.
Owner: Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority.
Established in 1792, this was the first financial institution authorized by the General Assembly of Virginia. The building was completed in 1807. It is one of the oldest surviving commercial structures in Alexandria and is a fine local example of federal architecture. The bank listed George Washington as a depositor and stockholder. William Herbert, the son-in-law of John Carlyle, was president from 1796 to 1819. After years of neglect the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority saved the property from demolition in 1970. The National Historic Register building was adaptively restored by OTV, Inc. in 1980.
Owner: Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1792.
Location. 38° 48.332′ N, 77° 2.532′ W. Marker is in Alexandria, Virginia. It is in Old Town. Marker is at the intersection of North Fairfax Street and Cameron Street, on the right when traveling north on North Fairfax Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Alexandria VA 22314, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 6, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,020 times since then and 74 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on March 6, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.