George Petty: Alexandria’s Fire Chief Who Died in the Line of Duty
Born around 1840 in Alexandria, George W. Petty left an enduring mark on the city as a business owner, public servant, and firefighting hero. Though little is known about his early life, by 1876, Petty appears in the Alexandria City Directory as the proprietor of a saloon at the fish wharf, residing on Union Street near King. Over the next … Read more