Back of postcard reads: Fredericksburg was founded in 1671. It was the boyhood home of George Washington and is rich in history. Views show: The Home of Mary, the Mother of Washington, Rising Sun Tavern, Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop and the James Monroe Shrine.
Note: The land on which Fredericksburg was founded was patented in 1671 but the town itself was not established until 1728. Fredericksburg was incorporated as a town in 1781.