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Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop

One can always step back in time here, or decide to blaze new trails

The Fredericksburg Area, which is the largest city in Spotsylvania County, offers an incredible blend of past and present. Authentic historic attractions are everywhere. Antique stores as well as modern shopping and dining establishments fill this county's landscape. Whether outside the city, or even inside, outdoor enthusiasts will want to take advantage of the area’s natural beauty.

The Apothecary shop sits on the corner of Caroline Street-1020 Caroline St. to be exact. The shop was a general store in 1771 and actually was never used as an Apothecary. Dr. Mercer's shop was accross the street, and was burnt to the ground in the late 1800's along with other buildings durring the "Great Fire" of Fredericksburg.

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:Wonderful tour of the Ol' South before, durring and after the Civil War
  • Cons:Haven't experienced any
  • In a nutshell:Friendly people, informative, and beautiful.
  • Last visit to Fredericksburg: Jul 2010
  • Intro Updated Jul 29, 2010
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  • aussirose's Profile Photo
    Dec 26, 2010 at 3:19 PM

    Quaint indeed Zana!! .... but where's your meet pix mate?... Just viewd Hansi's video of the meet :o) Give Zilly a hug for Chrissy for me please. xx

  • Suet's Profile Photo
    Nov 12, 2010 at 2:29 AM

    Interesting page Zana, I still have more to discover there, loved the antique shops!

  • starship's Profile Photo
    Nov 9, 2010 at 8:50 AM

    Nice page! Sorry we missed the Poppy Hill and TruLuv restaurants during the VT meet in October!

  • Gillybob's Profile Photo
    Nov 5, 2010 at 1:48 PM

    Mmmmmmmm - Jaeda's pecan pies!!! Want! Say hi back! Gillybob greetings

  • lindyz's Profile Photo
    Aug 28, 2010 at 10:16 PM

    Happy Birthday Zana ... i hope you have a great one :)

  • travelgourmet's Profile Photo
    Aug 28, 2010 at 1:37 AM

    Zooni, I'm reading about the ricotta pancakes at 1am and my mouth is watering. Now, I'm going to have to try my hand at making them. I just made Involtini alla Siciliana and now this. Thanks, Larry PS I finally made the pancakes. Fantastic.

  • Kaspian's Profile Photo
    Apr 7, 2010 at 1:34 PM

    I believe ya, Zana! No doubt in my mind who wrote that.

  • Faiza-Ifrah's Profile Photo
    Nov 6, 2009 at 6:03 PM

    have been to Virginia 3 times, most recently in 2008, but never visited this city. i explored the city to get the feeling of where i could be next october :-) nice tips.

  • tropicrd's Profile Photo
    Oct 8, 2009 at 8:50 PM

    The slave block is a real eye opener.

  • icunme's Profile Photo
    Aug 29, 2009 at 2:46 AM

    Hi Zooni - Hailey is just gorgous! Thanks for lovely tour - hope to see more. Ciao, Carol <(•¿•)>

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