Fielding Lewis built
this home over many years for his family, Betty Washington (George's only
sister) and their children. George Washington visited often here The ceilings
are said to be considered among the finest decorative plasterwork in America
done by an artist known only as "The Stucco Man". In 1819, Samuel
Gordon purchased the home where it received the name Kenmore. More
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Mary
Washington House 1200 Charles St.
Fredericksburg
Mary Washington lived
her last 17 years (1772 to 1789) of life in the house that George bought
for her. In the English style garden you will find some of the original
boxwoods planted by Mary. Mary remained in this house until her death August
25, 1789. She was buried at Mediation Rock, which was one of her
favorite places, at her request. More
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National
Bank of Fredericksburg Originally the Farmer's
Bank of Virginia 900 Princess Anne St.
Fredericksburg
Opened in Fredericksburg
in 1812 as Farmers Bank the current building was built in 1820. President
Lincoln addressed troops and citizens from the bank steps on April 22,
1862, (during the war). And during the military occupation of Fredericksburg
the bank was Headquarters of the Union command. At the end of the war,
Farmers Bank failed and became the home of National Bank. It was
chartered in 1865 and has occupied it continuously since then. More
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Rising
Sun Tavern 1306 Caroline St.
Fredericksburg
Around 1760 Charles
Washington, (George Washington's younger brother), purchased 2 lots
in new section of town laid out by brother in law Fielding Lewis, (married
to George Washington's sister). This is where Charles lived for the
next 20 years. In 1792 the house was leased to John Frazier who announced
the opening of Golden Eagle Tavern. It was renamed the Rising Sun
Tavern by a new tavern operator in 1821 and it continued under that name
until 1827. At that time it became a private residence once again.
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The
Sentry Box Fredericksburg
The Sentry Box is a
fine Colonial era home built by Revolutionary General George Weedon in
1768. During the civil war and the War of 1812, the house was used as a
lookout for enemy ships and troops. General Hugh Mercer's son, Hugh Tennent
Weedon Mercer also owned this house many years ago. Today the house
is a private residence.
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