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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMD2_alexandria_Alexandria-VA.html
"Alexandria is ours," declared Col. Orlando Wilcox of the 1st Michigan Vol. Inf. as his regiment captured the city on the morning of May 24, 1861. When Virginia's vote of secession became effective, Union forces immediately crossed the Potomac Riv…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMA8_washingtons-town-house_Alexandria-VA.html
Replica of Washington's Town House. Lot purchased by George Washington 1763. House completed 1769 - torn down 1855. Rebuilt by Gov. and Mrs. Richard Barrett Lowe 1960. Bricks & stones from excavation used in construction. Worth Bailey, Historian; …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMA1_gadsbys-tavern_Alexandria-VA.html
Erected 1792. Popular resort and famous hostelry of the Eighteenth Century. Here was held in 1798 the first celebration of Washington's Birthday in which he participated, and from its steps Washington held his last military review and gave his las…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9L_the-ramsay-house_Alexandria-VA.html
Owned by William Ramsay, a founder of Alexandria in July, 1749, and first Mayor. Restored by the City of Alexandria in 1956 and dedicated to the memory of Mrs. Robert Miller Reese (Rebecca Ramsay) (1870-1955), great-great-granddaughter of William …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9D_site-of-first-services-of-the-salvation-army_Alexandria-VA.html
Alexandria, Virginia May 1885. On this site stood Captain Joseph Pugmire and three lassies who conducted the first Salvation Army services in Alexandria. Later, the Salvation Army was located at 319 and 316 King Street from 1922 to 1965, when it m…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM94_the-carlyle-house-and-the-18th-century-site_Alexandria-VA.html
The Carlyle House, completed in 1753, was the residence of one of the 18th-century Alexandria's leading citizens—John Carlyle—a prosperous merchant and landowner.
1. Although the earliest known engraving of the Carlyle House appeare…