Posts Tagged With: Building

Pictured here is the rear view of the second town hall and the site of the first town hall and market square
Posted in 18th Century, 19th Century, All Markers, 20th Century, Buildings, Civil War, People
March 31, 2018
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First Town Hall and Market House

Inscription: On this site stood Fredericksburg’s first Town Hall / Market House built c. 1763. The building most likely had…

A view from down Princess Anne Street, you can see the spire of the Baptist Church built by the White Population of the old site Shiloh Church.
Posted in 19th Century, All Markers, 20th Century, African American History, Buildings, Civil War, Churches
March 31, 2018
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Fredericksburg Baptist Church

Inscription: The prominent sanctuary to your right is the Fredericksburg Baptist Church, constructed in 1854-55. When it was built, Princess…

Picture of the landscape in Hurkamp Park
Posted in 18th Century, 19th Century, All Markers, Civil War, Churches, Parks, People
April 23, 2018
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From Burying Ground to Park

Inscription: In 1774, St. George’s Parish purchased the land around you for a cemetery. Following the American Revolution and disestablishment…

Pictured here is the old Fredericksburg National Bank--now the restaurant Foode
Posted in 19th Century, All Markers, African American History, Buildings, Civil War
March 31, 2018
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“Hostages”

Inscription: In the summer of 1862, Confederate authorities imprisoned four Union men from Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania County. The arrested Unionists…