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Fredericksburg, VA
Virginia · Fredericksburg city · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria Metro
Fredericksburg is a small city in Virginia with a population of 28,383. Residents earn $85,368 per year, which is 14% above the national average.
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
28,383
Population
2,716/sq mi density
$85,368
Median Income
$46,503 per capita
$461,500
Home Value
$475,651 Zillow
$1,521
Median Rent
28.7% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
449
Violent Crime/100K
4,112 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$85,368 median income, 3.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$461,500 home value, $1,521/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
449 violent crimes/100K (18% above avg)
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.8% bachelor's degree or higher
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Historic Markers
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Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Mines
2
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Historic Markers Near Fredericksburg, VA
48 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Fredericksburg, VA.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| First Stop on 1961 Freedom Rides | Marker is on Princess Anne Street (Business U.S. 17) just north of Wolfe Street, on the left when traveling south. |
| Sherwood Forest | Marker is on Kings Highway (Virginia Route 3) east of Sherwood Forest Farm Road, on the left when traveling east. |
| The Sentry Box | Marker is on Caroline Street near Dixon Street (Business U.S. 17), on the left when traveling south. |
| Creek Delegation in Fredericksburg | Marker is on Kings Highway (Virginia Route 3) 0 miles west of Ferry Road (County Route 606), on the right when traveling east. |
| Colonial Fort | Marker is at the intersection of Tidewater Trail (Virginia Route 2) and Mansfield Club Drive, on the right when traveling south on Tidewater Trail. |
| Grant’s Supply Line | Marker is at the intersection of Courthouse Road (Virginia Route 208) and Leavells Road, on the right when traveling south on Courthouse Road. |
| Lee’s Winter Headquarters | Marker is on Mine Road (County Route 636) 1.1 miles east of Jefferson Davis Highway (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling east. <font color=red> Reported missing.</font> |
| Longstreet’s Winter Headquarters | Marker is on Lafayette Boulevard (Business U.S. 1) ½ mile Jefferson Davis Highway (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling north. |
| The Chancellorsville Campaign | Marker is on Lafayette Boulevard (Business U.S. 1) ½ mile north of Jefferson Davis Highway (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling north. |
| Battles of Fredericksburg | Marker is on Lafayette Boulevard (Business U.S. 1) 0.2 miles north of Blue & Gray Parkway (Virginia Route 3), on the right when traveling north. |
| Lee’s Position | Marker is on Lafayette Boulevard, ½ mile south of Blue and Gray Parkway (Virginia Route 3), on the left when traveling south. |
| Fredericksburg Normal and Industrial Institute | Marker is on Tyler Street west of Dixon Street, on the left when traveling west. |
| George Washington’s Childhood Home | Marker is at the intersection of Kings Highway (Virginia Route 3) and Georg Washington Way, on the right when traveling east on Kings Highway. |
| Brig. Gen. John Minor | Marker is on Princess Anne Street, 0.1 miles south of Dixon Street, on the right when traveling south. |
| Cox House | Marker is on Lafayette Boulevard (Business U.S. 1) ½ mile north of Jefferson Davis Highway (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling north. |
| Camp Cobb at Gunnery Springs | Marker is on Gunnery Road, 0 miles north of Dunmore Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| Fredericksburg Gun Manufactory | Marker is on Clarke Street just north of Ferdinand Street, on the left when traveling south. <font color=red> Reported missing.</font> |
| Little Falls | Marker is at the intersection of King’s Highway (Business Virginia Route 3) and County Route 1402, on the right when traveling east on King’s Highway. |
| Fort Hood | Marker is at the intersection of Tidewater Trail (Virginia Route 2) and Benchmark Road (County Route 608), on the right when traveling east on Tidewater Trail. |
| Kenmore | Marker is on Caroline Street, 0.1 miles north of Lewis Street, on the left when traveling north. |
| The Gallant Pelham | Marker is at the intersection of Tidewater Trail (Virginia Route 2) and Benchmark Road (County Route 608), on the right when traveling east on Tidewater Trail. |
| “Fall Hill” | Marker is on Jefferson Davis Highway (U.S. 1) 0 miles south of Fall Hill Avenue, on the right when traveling north. |
| “Fall Hill” | Marker is at the intersection of Jefferson Davis Highway (U.S. 1) and Fall Hill Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Jefferson Davis Highway. |
| Fredericksburg | Marker is on Jefferson Davis Highway (U.S. 1) ½ mile south of Virginia Route 3, on the right when traveling north. |
| Spotswood’s Furnace | Marker is on Plank Road (Virginia Route 3) 0.3 miles west of Harrison Road (County Route 620), on the right when traveling west. |
| Start of Sheridan's Raid | Marker is at the intersection of Jefferson Davis Highway (Virginia Route 1) and Lafayette Boulevard (Virginia Route 208), on the right when traveling north on Jefferson Davis Highway. |
| Stuart | Marker is on Jefferson Davis Highway (Virginia Route 1) 0.1 miles south of Lafayette Boulevard (Virginia Route 1), on the right when traveling north. |
| 1769 | Historic Fredericksburg Foundation. Marker is on Prince Edward Street south of Fauquier Street, on the left when traveling south. |
| 1787 | Kitchen Dependency. Marker is on Caroline Street just south of Princess Elizabeth Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| 1824 | Historic Fredericksburg Foundation. Marker is on Charles Street just north of Amelia Street, on the left when traveling north. |
| 1826 | Kobler House. Marker is on Hanover Street just east of Prince Edward Street, on the left when traveling east. |
| 1831 | Historic Fredericksburg Foundation. Marker is at the intersection of Caroline Street (Business U.S. 17) and Hanover Street, on the right when traveling north on Caroline Street. |
| 1835 | Historic Fredericksburg Foundation. Marker is on Caroline Street (Business Route 17) just north of Charlotte Street, on the left when traveling north. |
| 1848 | Historic Fredericksburg Foundation. Marker is on Hanover Street just east of Prince Edward Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| 1856 | Historic Fredericksburg Foundation. Marker is on Caroline Street (Business U.S. 17) north of Fauquier Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| 1908 | Historic Fredericksburg Foundation. Marker is on Caroline Street just north of Lewis Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| 1910 | Historic Fredericksburg Foundation. Marker is on Princess Anne Street (Business U.S. 17) just south of George Street, on the left when traveling south. |
| 1916-1917 | Historic Fredericksburg Foundation. Marker is at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Cornell Street, on the right when traveling south on Washington Avenue. |
| c. 1740s | Historic Fredericksburg Foundation. Marker is on Princess Anne Street (Business U.S. 17) just south of Lewis Street, on the right when traveling south. |
| c. 1840 | Historic Fredericksburg Foundation. Marker is on Hanover Street just east of Sunken Road, on the left when traveling east. |
| Fredericksburg City Hall | Historic Fredericksburg Foundation. Marker is on Princess Anne Street (Business U.S. 17) just south of Hanover Street, on the left when traveling south. |
| Fredericksburg Pentecostal Church | Historic Fredericksburg Foundation. Marker is on Prince Edward Street just south of Hanover Street, on the right when traveling south. |
| Fredericksburg United Methodist Church | Marker is on Hanover Street, 0 miles west of Princess Anne Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| Mercantile Warehouse | 1825. Marker is on William Street just west of Caroline Street (Business U.S. 17), on the left when traveling east. |
| National Bank of Fredericksburg | Historic Fredericksburg Foundation. Marker is on Princess Anne Street (Business U.S. 17) just north of George Street, on the right when traveling south. |
| Physician's Office | 1826. Marker is on Princess Anne Street (Business U.S. 17) just north of Hanover Street, on the right when traveling south. |
| Reformed Baptist Church | Historic Fredericksburg Foundation. Marker is on Caroline Street (Business U.S. 17) just south of Lewis Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| William Cox Residence | c. 1839. Marker is on Caroline Street (Business U.S. 17) just north of Charlotte Street, on the left when traveling north. |