Stafford in Stafford County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
English Knot Garden
Stafford, Virginia
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 30, 2020
1. English Knot Garden Marker
Inscription.
English Knot Garden. Stafford, Virginia. In 1992, the Borough of Stafford, England and Stafford, Virginia, Friendship Association was established in recognition of the close cultural and historical ties between the two communities. In 1994, this English Knot Garden was planted to celebrate the connection between two different peoples. English boxwoods in the garden form the shape of the Stafford Knot; a symbol of the Borough of Stafford, England. Since then, members of the association have crossed the Atlantic Ocean many times, building longstanding friendships and a closer understanding of both of our countries. In 2014, a delegation of guests from the Borough of Stafford, England visited and participated in our Founder's Day celebration to mark Stafford, Virginia's 350th Anniversary. 2014 also marks the 400th anniversary of the establishment of the mayoralty in the Borough of Stafford, England; and a delegation from Stafford, Virginia, travelled to the Borough of Stafford, England, to participate in the festivities marking the 400th anniversary of the mayoralty., This plaque honors the longstanding bond between our two communities and celebrates their connection that is beautifully reflected in this English Knot Garden.
In 1992, the Borough of Stafford, England and Stafford, Virginia, Friendship Association was established in recognition of the close cultural and historical ties between the two communities. In 1994, this English Knot Garden was planted to celebrate the connection between two different peoples. English boxwoods in the garden form the shape of the Stafford Knot; a symbol of the Borough of Stafford, England. Since then, members of the association have crossed the Atlantic Ocean many times, building longstanding friendships and a closer understanding of both of our countries. In 2014, a delegation of guests from the Borough of Stafford, England visited and participated in our Founder's Day celebration to mark Stafford, Virginia's 350th Anniversary. 2014 also marks the 400th anniversary of the establishment of the mayoralty in the Borough of Stafford, England; and a delegation from Stafford, Virginia, travelled to the Borough of Stafford, England, to participate in the festivities marking the 400th anniversary of the mayoralty.
This plaque honors the longstanding bond between our two communities and celebrates their connection that is beautifully reflected in this English Knot Garden.
. A significant historical year for this entry is 1992.
Location. 38° 25.362′ N, 77° 24.525′ W. Marker is in Stafford, Virginia, in Stafford County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Jefferson Davis Highway (U.S. 1) and Courthouse Road (County Route 630), on the right when traveling south. Located next to entrance to Stafford Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1300 Courthouse Rd, Stafford VA 22554, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regarding English Knot Garden. Part of the Stafford 350 celebration.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 30, 2020
2. English Knot Garden Marker
Photographed By Kathy Walker, August 15, 2014
3. English Knot Garden Marker
View of marker with garden behind orange construction fence.
Photographed By Kevin W., March 20, 2008
4. Stafford Borough England and Stafford County Virginia are Sister Communities
The original English Knot Garden Marker
Photographed By Kevin W., March 20, 2008
5. English Knot Garden
The Sister Communities knot is reproduced here in shrubbery.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 30, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2014, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 477 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 30, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on August 15, 2014, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. 4, 5. submitted on March 24, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
