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

It was noted by Bluefield Daily Telegraph on October 28th, 2021 that David Lee Smith passed away in Fredericksburg, Virginia.  Smith was 77 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor David Lee's life.

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

It was revealed 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 express your sympathy and honor Harry E "Gene"'s life.

It was noted by Register Herald on February 21st, 2021 that Eugene Carlos Maddy passed on in Fredericksburg, Virginia.  Maddy was 96 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy 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 noted 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 written by NRV News on January 18th, 2021 that Rebecca Joyce Rupe (Rorrer) passed away in Fredericksburg, Virginia.  Ms. Rupe was 63 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Rebecca Joyce's life.

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

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

History

Republican Vice-Presidential candidate Governor Sarah Palin drew 8,000 people to a rally on October 27. During the battle of Fredericksburg, December 11–15, 1862, the town sustained significant damage due to bombardment and looting at the hands of Union forces. . A much-needed railroad joining the town to the farming region to the west was not finished until after the American Civil War. Washington's mother Mary later moved to the city, and his sister Betty lived at Kenmore, a plantation house then outside the city.

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