Brompton, Fredericksburg

Name: Brompton
Address: Fredericksburg, United States

#15 among attractions in Fredericksburg

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Facts and practical information

Brompton, originally known as Marye House, is an historic house located on heights overlooking the town of Fredericksburg, Virginia. The house was built in 1838 by John Lawrence Marye. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in July 1979. ()

Built: 1820 (204 years ago)Coordinates: 38°17'46"N, 77°28'11"W

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Fredericksburg United States

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

Nearby attractions include: Fredericksburg Baptist Church, Chatham Manor, University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg National Cemetery.

0.7 miNE
Church
Fredericksburg Baptist Church
20 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...
1.1 miNE
Museum, History museum
Chatham Manor, Fredericksburg
30 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.
0.4 miNW
Universities and schools
University of Mary Washington
10 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...
~1210 ftS
Cemetery
Fredericksburg National Cemetery, Fredericksburg
6 min walk • Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park is a unit of the National Park Service in Fredericksburg, Virginia, and elsewhere in Spotsylvania County, commemorating four major battles in the American Civil War: Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, The Wilderness, and Spotsylvania.
~1990 ftW
Church
St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church
10 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.
0.6 miNE
Memorial
Slave Auction Block
17 min walk • The Slave Auction Block in Fredericksburg, Virginia is a large stone that was used as an auction block in historical slave auctions.
0.6 miN
Museum, History museum
Kenmore, Fredericksburg
16 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.
0.9 miNE
Museum, History museum
Rising Sun Tavern, Fredericksburg
23 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.
0.7 miNE
Museum, History museum
Mary Ball Washington House, Fredericksburg
18 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.
1.1 miE
Museum, History museum
Ferry Farm, Fredericksburg
29 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.
0.6 miNE
Museum
James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library, Fredericksburg
16 min walk • The James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library is a historic museum at 908 Charles Street in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It is located on the site of the James Monroe Law Office, used by future United States President James Monroe from 1786 to 1789.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Brompton?

Nearby attractions include Fredericksburg National Cemetery, Fredericksburg (6 min walk), Hugh Mercer Apothecary, Fredericksburg (7 min walk), Maury Stadium, Fredericksburg (10 min walk), Kenmore, Fredericksburg (16 min walk).

How to get to Brompton by public transport?

The nearest stations to Brompton:

Train

Fredericksburg (19 min walk)

Bus

FRED Bus Terminal (19 min walk)