National Register of Historic Places

Chimneys, The

Fredericksburg (Independent City), Fredericksburg County, Virginia
Listed
April 2, 1975
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
75002109

About this property

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.

Location

623 Caroline St.
Fredericksburg (Independent City), Fredericksburg County, Virginia
38.30055, -77.45744

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Shiloh Baptist Church (Old Site)
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Presbyterian Church of Fredericksburg
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St. George's Episcopal Church
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Fredericksburg Town Hall and Market Square
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Nearby Battles

Fredericksburg Town Street Fighting (December 11-12, 1862)
1862Civil War
0.2 mi
Fredericksburg — Irish Brigade Assault (December 13, 1862)
1862Civil War
0.2 mi
Fredericksburg Street Fighting (December 13)
1862Civil War
0.2 mi
Fredericksburg supply line attack
1864Civil War
0.2 mi
Battle of Fredericksburg – Crossing (Dec 11)
1862Civil War
0.2 mi

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When was Chimneys, The listed on the National Register?

Chimneys, The was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 2, 1975.

What type of historic resource is Chimneys, The?

Chimneys, The is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Chimneys, The is recorded as the industrial era.

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