Chatham Manor, Fredericksburg

Name: Chatham Manor
Address: 120 Chatham Ln, Fredericksburg, United States
Telephone: +1 540-371-0802

#1 among attractions in Fredericksburg

Museum, History museum, Top attraction

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Facts and practical information

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. It was for more than a century the center of a large, thriving plantation, and the only private residence in the United States to be visited by George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Dwight D. Eisenhower. ()

Built: 1771 (253 years ago)Coordinates: 38°18'31"N, 77°27'21"W

Address

120 Chatham LnClearview-Colonial HeightsFredericksburg United States

Contact

+1 540-371-0802

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Fredericksburg

Day trips

Chatham Manor – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.4 miSW
Church
Fredericksburg Baptist Church
11 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...
1.5 miNW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Gari Melchers Home & Studio
38 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...
1.2 miSW
Universities and schools
University of Mary Washington
31 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...
1.3 miSW
Cemetery
Fredericksburg National Cemetery, Fredericksburg
34 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.
1.4 miSW
Church
St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church
36 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.
0.5 miSW
Memorial
Slave Auction Block
14 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 miSW
Museum, History museum
Kenmore, Fredericksburg
17 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.
~1800 ftW
Museum, History museum
Rising Sun Tavern, Fredericksburg
9 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.
0.5 miSW
Museum, History museum
Mary Ball Washington House, Fredericksburg
13 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.
1.5 miNW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Gari Melchers Home and Studio, Fredericksburg
38 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 miS
Museum, History museum
Ferry Farm, Fredericksburg
25 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 Chatham Manor?

Nearby attractions include Rising Sun Tavern, Fredericksburg (9 min walk), Market Square, Fredericksburg (12 min walk), St. George's Episcopal Church, Fredericksburg (12 min walk), Mary Ball Washington House, Fredericksburg (13 min walk).

How to get to Chatham Manor by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chatham Manor:

Train

Fredericksburg (18 min walk)