Wisdom's Zen - Fredericksburg, Virginia

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Fredericksburg, Virginia

Fredericksburg, Virginia (stylized, of course!)

The City of Fredericksburg was named for Prince Frederick of Wales, father of King George II of England. It is located in the north central part of the Commonwealth of Virginia along the upper tidewater of the Rappahannock River, and is approximately 150 feet above sea level. The settlement of Fredericksburg was established in 1671. It was formally granted a charter by the House of Delegates in 1728, incorporated as a town in 1781 and incorporated as a city in 1879.

Visitors of the city today can walk among more than 350 original 18th and 19th century homes and buildings and explore the 18th century apothecary shop owned by George Washington's friend Hugh Mercer.

Although the Fredericksburg region is steeped in over 300 years of history, it is the area's Civil War heritage that attracts most of today’s visitors. The City of Fredericksburg is located almost exactly between Washington D. C. and Richmond, Virginia and was a major objective for both sides during the Civil War. The city changed hands between the confederate and union armies at least seven times throughout the course of the war and is the site of some of its most intense and crucial battles.

Visit these sites...

United States National Slavery Museum
James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library
Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center
Historic Kenmore and Ferry Farm
The Kenmore Inn
Fredericksburg Battlefield
Chatham Manor
Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park
Mary Washington House
Rising Sun Tavern
Hugh Mercer Apothecary
Fredericksburg.com (The Free Lance-Star)
eFredericksburg.com
FredericksburgCity.com
Fredericksburg, Virginia: Where America Grew Up
Simply Fredericksburg
Central Rappahannock Regional Library
Historic Fredericksburg Foundation, Inc.
Thurman Brisben Homeless Shelter
Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair

Here are some of my Fredericksburg area views...

View of Regional Library from Master Bathroom.

Lewis Street Cherry Trees in Bloom, 2000.

Central Rappahannock Regional Library (Front).

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