Falmouth Bridge in Virginia
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Battle of Fredericksburg

The Battle of Fredericksburg was fought December 11–15, 1862, in and around Fredericksburg, Virginia, between General Robert E. Lee's Confederate Army of Northern Virginia and the Union Army of the Potomac, commanded by Maj. Gen. Ambrose Burnside.

Located at 38.2995, -77.4705 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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1862 in Virginia, Fredericksburg Campaign, Battles of the Eastern Theater of the American Civil War, Confederate victories of the American Civil War, Virginia in the American Civil War, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, Conflicts in 1862

Falmouth, Virginia

Falmouth is an unincorporated community in Stafford County, Virginia, United States. Situated on the north bank of the Rappahannock River at the falls, the community is north of and opposite the city of Fredericksburg. Recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau as a census-designated place (CDP), Falmouth population was 3,624 as of the 2000 census.

Located at 38.3317, -77.4614 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Populated places in Stafford County, Virginia, Unincorporated communities in Virginia, Census-designated places in Virginia

University of Mary Washington

The University of Mary Washington (also known as UMW, Mary Washington, or Mary Wash) is a public, coeducational liberal arts college located in the city of Fredericksburg, Virginia, USA. Founded in 1908 by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a normal school, during much of the twentieth century it was part of the University of Virginia, until separating in 1972. It is named after Mary Ball Washington, mother of George Washington, who spent much of her life in Fredericksburg.

Located at 38.3019, -77.475 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Chatham Manor

Chatham Manor is the Georgian-style home completed in 1771 by William Fitzhugh, after about 3 years of construction, on the Rappahannock River in Stafford County, Virginia, opposite Fredericksburg. It was for more than a century the center of a large, thriving plantation. Flanking the main house were dozens of supporting structures: slave quarters, a dairy, ice house, barns, stables. Down on the river were fish traps.

Located at 38.3088, -77.4554 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Conflicts in 1805, Houses in Virginia, Landmarks in Virginia, Museums in Stafford County, Virginia, Historic house museums in Virginia, Fitzhugh family of Virginia, Virginia in the American Civil War, Plantations in Virginia, American Civil War museums in Virginia, Georgian architecture in Virginia, Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in Virginia, Slave rebellions in North America, Houses in Stafford County, Virginia

James Monroe High School (Virginia)

James Monroe High School is located in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It is a four-year public high school in the Fredericksburg City Schools system. The school is named after James Monroe. The current school building opened to students in September 2006. James Monroe High School is part of the VHSL AA Battlefield District. James Monroe High School is fully accredited by the Virginia State Department of Education.

Located at 38.3112, -77.4751 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1939, Public high schools in Virginia, Schools in Fredericksburg, Virginia

WMWC

WMWC is the student-run campus radio station of the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Located at 38.3046, -77.4668 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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University of Mary Washington, College radio stations in Virginia, Unlicensed radio stations in the United States, Radio stations established in 1946

Mary Washington House

The Mary Washington House, at 1200 Charles Street in Fredericksburg, Virginia, is the house in which George Washington's mother, Mary Ball Washington, resided towards the end of her life.

Located at 38.3049, -77.4629 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Gari Melchers Home

The Gari Melchers Home, also known as Belmont, was the home and studio of American artist Gari Melchers (1860-1932) in Falmouth, Virginia. It is now a historic house museum administered by the University of Mary Washington. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1965. It is located at 226 Washington Street in Falmouth, off Route 1 in Stafford County, near Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Located at 38.325, -77.4729 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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National Historic Landmarks in Virginia, Museums in Stafford County, Virginia, Historic house museums in Virginia, Houses completed in 1916, Art museums in Virginia, University museums in Virginia, Biographical museums in Virginia, Artist studios, Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in Virginia, Houses in Stafford County, Virginia, National Register of Historic Places in Stafford County, Virginia