Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop - Fredericksburg, VA
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vhasler
N 38° 18.273 W 077° 27.617
18S E 284874 N 4242470
Dr. Hugh Mercer settled in Fredericksburg upon the advice of George Washington, and practiced medicine here for fifteen years until he joined the American Revolution.
Waymark Code: WM9YVN
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 10/18/2010
Views: 4
In the NRHP application for "Fredericksburg Historic District." Bottom of first page for Section 7 (Description) has a listing of the supporting historical structures. This one is found in the paragraph for Caroline Street. "Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop, 1020 Caroline St., frame, one-and-half story (early-eighteenth century)"
The store is being maintained to demonstrate the practice of medicine at the time of the American Revolution. Admission required: $5 adults, $2 children. Generally open around the hours of 12-3PM.
Name of Historic District (as listed on the NRHP): Fredericksburg Historic District
Link to nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com page with the Historic District: [Web Link]
NRHP Historic District Waymark (Optional): [Web Link]
Address:
1020 Caroline Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
How did you determine the building to be a contributing structure?: Narrative found on the internet (Link provided below)
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