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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMF5_creek-delegation-in-fredericksburg_Fredericksburg-VA.html
In July 1790 a delegation of Creek Indians from Georgia, headed by Muskogee leader Alexander McGillivray, made their temporary headquarters nearby on their way to New York City. President George Washington invited them to treaty negotiations to re…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMF4_battles-of-fredericksburg_Fredericksburg-VA.html
During the First and Second Battles of Fredericksburg, the Confederates occupied Marye's Heights, a defensive position enhanced by a sunken road and stone wall on the eastern slope. On 13 Dec. 1862, during the first battle, Lt. Gen. James Longstre…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMF2_chatham_Fredericksburg-VA.html
Here is Chatham, built about 1750 by William Fitzhugh. Here Robert E. Lee came to court his wife. In the battle of Fredericksburg, December 13, 1862, the house was occupied by General Sumner. It was General Hooker's headquarters for a time, 1863.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEU_spotswoods-furnace_Fredericksburg-VA.html
Four miles north, on this side road, is the site of an ancient iron furnace established about 1716 by Governor Alexander Spotswood, the first fully equipped iron furnace in the colonies. Iron was hauled along this road to the Rappahannock River fo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMET_colonial-post-office_Fredericksburg-VA.html
Here was Newpost, headquarters of Alexander Spotswood (Governor of Virginia, 1710-22), Deputy Postmaster General for the colonies, 1730-39. Spotswood also had an iron furnace here.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMES_the-gallant-pelham_Fredericksburg-VA.html
Here Major John Pelham, commanding Stuart's Horse Artillery, executed a stunning flank attack on advancing Union troops during the Battle of Fredericksburg on 13 December 1862. Reduced to one cannon, the 24-year-old Pelham halted the Federals for …
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The Virginia General Assembly authorized the construction of a fort built nearby along the Rappahannock River in 1676. It served as a defensive fortification for settlers of European descent on the frontier when periodic conflicts occurred between…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEQ_lees-position_Fredericksburg-VA.html
From this hill (now called Lee's Hill) a little to the east, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee watched the First Battle of Fredericksburg. As armies prepared for combat, Lee commented that "It is well that war is so terrible—we should grow too …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEP_fredericksburg_Fredericksburg-VA.html
Captain John Smith was here in 1608; Lederer, the explorer, in 1670. In May 1671 John Buckner and Thomas Royster patented the lease land grant. The town was established in 1727 and lots were laid out. It was named for Frederick, Prince of Wales, F…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM33_kirkland-monument_Fredericksburg-VA.html
In memoriam · Richard Rowland Kirkland · Co. G, 2nd South Carolina Volunteers · C.S.A.
At the risk of his life, this American soldier of sublime compassion, brought water to his wounded foes at Fredericksburg. The fighting …