Near Haymarket in Prince William County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
The Carolina Road
Erected 1987 by Prince William County Historic Commission. (Marker Number 63.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Native Americans • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #05 James Monroe, the Lafayette’s Farewell Tour, and the Virginia, Prince William County Historical Commission series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1825.
Location. 38° 51.751′ N, 77° 38.218′ W. Marker is near Haymarket, Virginia, in Prince William County. Marker is on James Madison Highway (U.S. 15) 0.6 miles south of Sudley Road (Virginia Route 234), on the right when traveling south. Near James Long Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Haymarket VA 20169, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Simon Kenton’s Birthplace (approx. 0.6 miles away); Antioch Church (approx. 2.6 miles away); Hopewell Gap (approx. 2.6 miles away); Haymarket Post Office (approx. 3½ miles away); Colonial Roads (approx. 3½ miles away); Ambush at Ewell’s Chapel (approx. 3½ miles away); Haymarket During the War (approx. 3½ miles away); a different marker also named Haymarket During the War (approx. 3½ miles away); William Edward Ray, Sr. (approx. 3½ miles away); Free People Of Color At Thoroughfare (approx. 3.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Haymarket.
Also see . . . The History of Loudoun County, Virginia: The Carolina Road - Today's Route 15. (Submitted on April 2, 2013, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 16, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,929 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 16, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 3. submitted on September 20, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. 4. submitted on April 20, 2013, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.