Administrative Information

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Preferred Citation

Fredericksburg (Va.) Market House Accounts, 1796-1819. Fredericksburg (Va.) Reel 100, Local government records collection, Fredericksburg (City) Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.

Acquisition Information

This item came to the Library of Virginia under the accession number 42930.

Historical Information

The Market House was constructed prior to 1752. It was Fredericksburg's arts and entertainment center until it was taken down in 1813 and replaced by a new building at William and Princess Anne Streets. The new building housed the Market House and Town Hall and was used for balls, sociables, public meetings and lodge rooms. The Market House comprised Fredericksburg's only legal vending place. The building now houses the Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center.

The Market House property (lots, stalls, and rooms) was owned and managed by the city of Fredericksburg. The trustees who oversaw the Market House were answerable to the Corporation Court.

Scope and Content

The Market House property (lots, stalls, and rooms) was owned and managed by the city of Fredericksburg. The trustees who oversaw the Market House were answerable to the Corporation Court.

Index Terms

Corporate Names:

• Fredericksburg (Va.) Circuit Court.
• Market House (Fredericksburg, Va.)

Subjects:

• Markets -- Virginia -- Fredericksburg.
• Rent charges -- Virginia -- Fredericksburg.

Geographical Names:

• Fredericksburg (Va.) -- History.

Genre and Form Terms:

• Accounts -- Virginia -- Fredericksburg.
• Business records -- Virginia -- Fredericksburg.
• Local government records -- Virginia -- Fredericksburg.
• Maps -- Virginia -- Fredericksburg.

Added Entry - Corporate Name:

• Fredericksburg (Va.) Corporation Court.