Elmhurst, Fredericksburg

Name: Elmhurst
Address: Fredericksburg, United States

#19 among attractions in Fredericksburg

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Elmhurst is a historic home located at Fredericksburg, Virginia. It was built in 1871, and is a two-story, three-bay, double-pile, "L"-plan, brick dwelling in the Italianate style. It is topped by a hipped roof over a low-pitched, pyramidal and shed roof with a large belvedere and eaves supported by large, elaborate brackets. It has a 1+1⁄2-story kitchen wing added in 1900 and a 2+1⁄2-story addition and porch built between 1912 and 1921. ()

Architectural style: Renaissance revivalCoordinates: 38°18'41"N, 77°28'14"W

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Fredericksburg United States

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Elmhurst – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fredericksburg Baptist Church, Gari Melchers Home & Studio, Chatham Manor, University of Mary Washington.

0.7 miSE
Church
Fredericksburg Baptist Church
19 min walk • The Fredericksburg Baptist Church, nestled in the historic heart of Fredericksburg, Virginia, is a beacon of spiritual heritage and community service. With its origins dating back to 1804, this church has stood as a testament to enduring faith and commitment for over...
1 miN
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Gari Melchers Home & Studio
25 min walk • Nestled in the historic landscape of Falmouth, Virginia, the Gari Melchers Home & Studio stands as a testament to the life and work of one of America's notable artists of the early 20th century. This museum and its picturesque surroundings offer a unique glimpse into...
0.8 miE
Museum, History museum
Chatham Manor, Fredericksburg
21 min walk • Chatham Manor is a Georgian-style mansion home completed in 1771 by farmer and statesman William Fitzhugh, after about three years of construction, on the Rappahannock River in Stafford County, Virginia, opposite Fredericksburg.
0.8 miS
Universities and schools
University of Mary Washington
21 min walk • The University of Mary Washington (UMW) is a distinguished public liberal arts university nestled in the historic city of Fredericksburg, Virginia. Established in 1908, the institution has since grown into a comprehensive center for higher education, offering a wide...
1.1 miS
Church
St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church
27 min walk • St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church is located in Fredericksburg, Virginia and is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Arlington. Its grade school is Holy Cross Academy.
0.7 miSE
Memorial
Slave Auction Block
20 min walk • The Slave Auction Block in Fredericksburg, Virginia is a large stone that was used as an auction block in historical slave auctions.
0.5 miSE
Museum, History museum
Kenmore, Fredericksburg
14 min walk • Kenmore, also known as Kenmore Plantation, is a plantation house at 1201 Washington Avenue in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Built in the 1770s, it was the home of Fielding and Betty Washington Lewis and is the only surviving structure from the 1,300-acre Kenmore plantation.
0.6 miSE
Museum, History museum
Rising Sun Tavern, Fredericksburg
15 min walk • The Rising Sun Tavern is a historic building in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It was built in about 1760 as a home by Charles Washington, youngest brother of George Washington, and became a tavern in 1792.
0.6 miSE
Museum, History museum
Mary Ball Washington House, Fredericksburg
16 min walk • 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.
1 miN
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Gari Melchers Home and Studio, Fredericksburg
25 min walk • Gari Melchers Home and Studio, also known as Belmont, is a National Historic Landmark and historic house museum at 224 Washington Street in Falmouth, Virginia.
1.6 miSE
Museum, History museum
Ferry Farm, Fredericksburg
41 min walk • Ferry Farm is the name of the farm and home at which George Washington spent much of his childhood. The site is located in Stafford County, Virginia, along the northern bank of the Rappahannock River, across from the city of Fredericksburg.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Elmhurst?

Nearby attractions include Kenmore, Fredericksburg (14 min walk), Rising Sun Tavern, Fredericksburg (15 min walk), Mary Ball Washington House, Fredericksburg (16 min walk), James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library, Fredericksburg (20 min walk).

How to get to Elmhurst by public transport?

The nearest stations to Elmhurst:

Bus

FRED Bus Terminal (23 min walk)

Train

Fredericksburg (30 min walk)