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Fredericksburg

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition

Fredericksburg 1 Town (1990 pop. 6,934), Gillespie co., S central Texas, in the Texas Hill Country near the Pedernales River; inc. 1928. Located in an agricultural (cattle, peaches, wine, lavender) and quarrying (granite, sand, gravel) region, the city produces animal feed, processed foods, and millwork. Tourism is important, with visitors drawn by the architecture, customs, and language that still recall the German settlers of 1846 and by hunting and fishing nearby. The National Museum of the Pacific War, Pioneer Museum, and Bauer Toy Museum are there; Admiral Chester Nimitz was born... Read more

Fredericksburg, Battle of
Fredericksburg, Battle of (1862).After repelling the Confederates...of the Potomac. Burnside proposed to move toward Fredericksburg, Virginia, as a preliminary to an offensive against...establish strong defensive positions on the hills behind Fredericksburg. In the early morning of 11 December, Burnside's... Read more

Battle of Fredericksburg
...of the American Civil War fought at Fredericksburg, Va., that resulted in a decisive...under Ambrose E. Burnside were met at Fredericksburg by an entrenched Confederate force...the Battle of Antietam . Battle of Fredericksburg Battle of Fredericksburg Battle of... Read more

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	Fredericksburg, Va., ranks low with tourists in Mid-Atlantic region. ; ...Portsia Smith, The Free Lance-Star, Fredericksburg, Va. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Nov. 18--Fredericksburg ranks near the bottom of a list...percent of those surveyed said Fredericksburg was their destination of choice... Read more
	Walking down streets paved with history: Fredericksburg's a living museum.(Travel) ; FREDERICKSBURG, Va. - This is the most historic small city in America...would never come across on any real history test. But Fredericksburg is genuinely historic - no need for pretense here...But the message on a T-shirt you can buy at the Fredericksburg Visitor Center on Caroline Street sums up the town... Read more
	Fredericksburg, Va.-area bus tours pick up pace. ; ...The Free Lance-Star, Fredericksburg, Va. Knight Ridder/Tribune...biggest jump in trips to Fredericksburg-area sites since 9/11...nationwide. Lura Hill, Fredericksburg's tourism sales manager... Read more
	First Indian Restaurant to Soon Open in Fredericksburg, Va., Area. ; ...Hartson Carr, The Free Lance-Star, Fredericksburg, Va. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Apr. 10--Fredericksburg diners are about to get their wish...customers persuaded him to set up in Fredericksburg. He will open Guru in late July... Read more
	Fredericksburg Community Events March 22-28, 2007 ; ...Branch Library, 2607 Salem Church Rd., Fredericksburg. 540-785-9267. LOBBY SCRAPPERS, bring...Branch Library, 2607 Salem Church Rd., Fredericksburg. Free. 540-785-9267. SENIOR EXERCISE...Branch Library, 2607 Salem Church Rd., Fredericksburg. Free. 540-785-9267. AARP TAX AID... Read more
	City's lifestyle develops from Colonial beginnings.(FRIDAY HOME GUIDE)(FOCUS: VIRGINIA'S STAFFORD COUNTY AND FREDERICKSBURG) ; ...TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES The city of Fredericksburg, at the falls of the Rappahannock River...Colonies in Virginia, according to Fredericksburg's official Web site (www. fredericksburgva.gov). In 1728, Fredericksburg became... Read more
	Fredericksburg Community EventsApril 15-21, 2004 ; ...Church Branch, 2607 Salem Church Rd., Fredericksburg. Free; register. 540-785-9267. SPRING...Church Branch, 2607 Salem Church Rd., Fredericksburg. Free, register. 540-785-9267. KNITTING...Headquarters Library, 1201 Caroline St., Fredericksburg. Free. 540- 372-1144. STORY TIME... Read more
	Fredericksburg Community EventsNov. 17-23, 2005 ; ...Hart Community Center, 408 Canal St., Fredericksburg. $20; nonresidents, $27. Registration...Branch Library, 2607 Salem Church Rd., Fredericksburg. 540-785-9267. STORY TIME, ages 3...Headquarters Library, 1201 Caroline St., Fredericksburg. Free. Registration required. 540... Read more
	Fredericksburg Community Events June 30-July 6, 2005 ; ...Hart Community Center, 408 Canal St., Fredericksburg. $35; nonresidents, $47. Registration...Branch Library, 2607 Salem Church Rd., Fredericksburg, 540-785-9267. Conducted in Spanish...Headquarters Library, 1201 Caroline St., Fredericksburg, 540-372-1144. Free. "WIDOWED: THE... Read more
	Fredericksburg Community Events Aug. 11-17 ; ...Church Branch, 2607 Salem Church Rd., Fredericksburg. Free; register. 540-785-9267. FAMILY...Headquarters Library, 1201 Caroline St., Fredericksburg. Free. 540- 372-1144. BLOOD PRESSURE...Hart Community Center, 408 Canal St., Fredericksburg. $35; $47 nonresidents; registration... Read more

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	Breaded Chicken Breast Nuggets are marketed in North America and beyond by Fredericksburg, Pa.-based Bell & Evans. (North American Frozen Products).
	Virginia ex-mayor gets gift of car at retirement dinner.(Lawrence A. Davies of Fredericksburg, VA)
	A replica of a slave ship will be featured in the design of the National Slavery Museum scheduled to open next year on a 38-acre tract in Fredericksburg, VA.(Ticker Tape)(Brief article)

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