The Chimneys, Fredericksburg

Name: The Chimneys
Address: 623 Caroline st, Fredericksburg, United States
Telephone: +1 540-656-2932

#13 among attractions in Fredericksburg

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Facts and practical information

The Chimneys is a historic house located in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The house was constructed around 1771-1773. The house is named because of the stone chimneys at each end. The Georgian home was added to the National Register of Historic Places in April 1975. Of note are the interior decorative woodwork in the moldings, millwork, paneling indicative of building styles of the period. The decorative carving on the mantelpiece as well as on the door and window frames is particularly significant. ()

Built: 1771 (253 years ago)Coordinates: 38°18'3"N, 77°27'27"W

Address

623 Caroline stDowntown FredericksburgFredericksburg United States

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+1 540-656-2932

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Day trips

The Chimneys – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1560 ftNW
Church
Fredericksburg Baptist Church
8 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...
0.6 miN
Museum, History museum
Chatham Manor, Fredericksburg
15 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.
0.9 miW
Universities and schools
University of Mary Washington
24 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...
0.8 miSW
Cemetery
Fredericksburg National Cemetery, Fredericksburg
22 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.
1.1 miW
Church
St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church
28 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.
~1470 ftNW
Memorial
Slave Auction Block
8 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 miNW
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.
0.5 miNW
Museum, History museum
Rising Sun Tavern, Fredericksburg
13 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.
0.4 miNW
Museum, History museum
Mary Ball Washington House, Fredericksburg
11 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.
0.6 miSE
Museum, History museum
Ferry Farm, Fredericksburg
15 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.
~1350 ftNW
Museum
James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library, Fredericksburg
7 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 The Chimneys?

Nearby attractions include Presbyterian Church of Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg (5 min walk), St. George's Episcopal Church, Fredericksburg (5 min walk), National Bank Museum, Fredericksburg (6 min walk), Market Square, Fredericksburg (6 min walk).

How to get to The Chimneys by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Chimneys:

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Fredericksburg (5 min walk)