Hugh Mercer - Fredericksburg, VA
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Dr. Hugh Mercer, who moved to Fredericksburg to practice medicine upon the advice of George Washington, fought and was killed in the American Revolution.
Waymark Code: WM9YBP
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 10/16/2010
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Official Description:
A standing portrait of Hugh Mercer with sword drawn in his proper right hand and scabbard hanging on his proper left side. His proper left hand is raised to his chest.
Inscription:
EDWARD V. VALENTINE
SCULPTOR 1905
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
HUGH MERCER,
BRIGADIER GENERAL
IN THE ARMY
OF THE UNITED STATES,
HE DIED ON THE 12TH OF JANUARY, 1772,
OF THE WOUNDS HE RECEIVED
ON THE 3RD OF THE SAME MONTH,
NEAR PRINCETOWN(sic), NEW JERSEY,
BRAVELY DEFENDING THE
LIBERTIES OF AMERICA,
THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES
IN TESTIMONY OF HIS VIRTUES,
AND THEIR GRATITUDE,
HAVE CAUSED THIS MONUMENT TO BE ERECTED
Located in the green space in front of the Kenmore historical home.
Dr. Hugh Mercer emigrated to America, fought in the French and Indian War, became a close friend of George Washington, and on his advice settled in Fredericksburg. Here he practiced medicine and conducted his apothecary shop. He entered the Revolution as a colonel of militia but was a brigadier general when he was killed at the Battle of Princeton.
TITLE: Hugh Mercer
ARTIST(S): Edward Virginius Valentine
DATE: Dedicated April 1987.
MEDIUM: Bronze on granite
CONTROL NUMBER: IAS 76008136
Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link]
PHYSICAL LOCATION:
Washington Avenue & Faquier Street,
Fredericksburg, Virginia
DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH:
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