Evening Star Newspaper, May 22, 1921, Page 76

THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C.—ROTOGRAVURE SECTION-MAY 22, 1921, Fredericksburg, Virginia, Celebrates | 250th Anniversary Next Wednesday 2 v 2 P it Brompton, Lee’s head- quarters at Fredericksburg when he directed the defense of the city. The home overlooks a portion of the sunken road, from which the Union attacks were repulsed with a loss of 9,000 in killed and wounded. &6 V. Buck, Monument to Mary, mother of George Washington. Photo by leet Bros Rising Sun Tavern, where Gen. Washington and Gen. Lafayette were frequent guests. The 250th anniversary of the Virginia city dates from the organization into a recognized community. © G. V. Buck Only remaining building on the Washington farm which was standing when George lived there. The wing has been added. Gravestone of Wil: liam Paul, brother of John Paul Jones, in old St. George Church yard. William Paul was a merchant of Fredericksburg. Administration building of the State Normal School. Dr. A. B. Chandler, jr., is president. QGRV-AHIER Interior of old St. George Church, where George Washington worshiped as a young man. The mother of George was a communicant in the church, and a handsome memorial window has been placed in her memory by the Daughters of the American Revolution. James Monroe was a vestryman. During the battle of Fredericksburg the church’s steeple served as a guide to Union gunners