Funeral Homes in Fredericksburg, VA

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: David Kimball (american football player), Monty Williams (basketball player and coach), Jeff Rouse (swimmer), Matthew Creed (air traffic controller and voice actor), Richard Stuart (lawyer), Bobby Orrock (teacher), and Keller Williams (musician and songwriter).

Fredericksburg is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of 2013, the population was 28,132. The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the city of Fredericksburg with neighboring Spotsylvania County for statistical purposes.Located 49 miles (79 km) south of Washington, D.C. and 58 miles (93 km) north of Richmond, Fredericksburg is part of the Northern Virginia region and is included in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area.Located near where the Rappahannock River crosses the Fall Line, Fredericksburg was a prominent port in Virginia during the colonial era. During the Civil War, the town, located halfway between the capitals of the opposing forces, was the site of the Battle of Fredericksburg and Second Battle of Fredericksburg, preserved in part as the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park. Tourism is a major part of the economy, with approximately 1.5 million people visiting the Fredericksburg area annually, including the battlefield park, the downtown visitor center, events, museums and historic sites.Fredericksburg is home to several major commercial centers including Central Park (as of 2004, the second-largest mall on the East Coast) and Spotsylvania Towne Centre, located in Spotsylvania County adjacent to the city line. Major employers include the University of Mary Washington, Mary Washington Healthcare, and GEICO. Many Fredericksburg-area residents commute to work by car, bus, and rail to Washington DC and Richmond, as well as the counties of Fairfax, Prince William, and Arlington. There has been continuous debate about whether or not Fredericksburg is culturally a part of the rest of Northern Virginia.

Fredericksburg Obituaries

It was disclosed by Bedford Bulletin on October 28th, 2021 that Anne Arthur (Smith) died in Fredericksburg, Virginia.  Ms. Arthur was 97 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Anne's life.

It was revealed by Bluefield Daily Telegraph on October 28th, 2021 that David Lee Smith perished in Fredericksburg, Virginia.  Smith was 77 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor David Lee's life.

It was written by Carroll County News on March 2nd, 2021 that Bessie Marie Pierce (Quesenberry) perished in Fredericksburg, Virginia.  Ms. Pierce was 97 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Bessie Marie's life.

It was written by Washington Post (DC) on March 1st, 2021 that Harry E "Gene" Maxey passed away in Fredericksburg, Virginia.  Maxey was 85 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Harry E "Gene"'s life.

It was noted by Register Herald on February 21st, 2021 that Eugene Carlos Maddy passed away in Fredericksburg, Virginia.  Maddy was 96 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Eugene Carlos's life.

It was disclosed by The Roanoke Times & World News on February 21st, 2021 that Carol Williams (Matthews) perished in Fredericksburg, Virginia.  Ms. Williams was 82 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Carol's life.

It was reported by The Roanoke Times & World News on January 24th, 2021 that Charles Garland Sr Penick passed on in Fredericksburg, Virginia.  Penick was 90 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Charles Garland Sr's life.

It was revealed by NRV News on January 18th, 2021 that Rebecca Joyce Rupe (Rorrer) perished in Fredericksburg, Virginia.  Ms. Rupe was 63 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Rebecca Joyce's life.

It was revealed by Alleghany Journal on January 15th, 2021 that Chris Daniel Hylton perished in Fredericksburg, Virginia.  Hylton was 66 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Chris Daniel's life.

It was reported by Washington Post (DC) on January 7th, 2021 that Michael Scott "Mike" Buchanan perished in Fredericksburg, Virginia.  Buchanan was 51 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Michael Scott "Mike"'s life.

History

A 40-block national historic district embraces the city’s downtown area and contains more than 350 buildings dating to the 18th and 19th centuries. Alexander Spotswood sponsored a German settlement called Germanna on the Rapidan River, a tributary of the Rappahannock upstream from the future site of the city, and led an expedition westward over the Blue Ridge Mountains in 1716. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City, and the 1816 town hall and market house. The local music scene includes a wide variety of genres. African Americans were vital in the development of the area." During the 19th century, Fredericksburg sought to maintain its sphere of trade but with limited success.

The official website for the city of Fredericksburg is https://www.fredericksburgva.gov/.