Dale City in Prince William County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Glascock Cemetery
(Oak Hill)
Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 24, 2006
1. Glascock Cemetery (Oak Hill) Marker
Inscription.
Glascock Cemetery. (Oak Hill). Here are interred members of the Glascock family of “Oak Hill.” Burr Glascock (1812–1896) brought his family here from Fauquier County in 1851. In 1870, he became the first County Supervisor from Occoquan District. His son William Beauregard Glascock (1861–1931), who was a County Supervisor 1885–89, is buried at Pohick Church in Fairfax County. In 1856, Burr and Emsey Glascock donated the land on which Bethel Methodist Church stands. The house “Oak Hill” was built about 1846 and fell into ruin between 1938 and 1968.
Here are interred members of the Glascock family of “Oak Hill.” Burr Glascock (1812–1896) brought his family here from Fauquier County in 1851. In 1870, he became the first County Supervisor from Occoquan District. His son William Beauregard Glascock (1861–1931), who was a County Supervisor 1885–89, is buried at Pohick Church in Fairfax County. In 1856, Burr and Emsey Glascock donated the land on which Bethel Methodist Church stands. The house “Oak Hill” was built about 1846 and fell into ruin between 1938 and 1968.
Erected 2005 by the Prince William County Historical Commission.
Location. 38° 39.185′ N, 77° 18.929′ W. Marker is in Dale City, Virginia, in Prince William County. Marker is on Minnieville Road (Local Route 640) north of Prince William Parkway (County Route 3000), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Woodbridge VA 22193, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Russell House and Store (approx. ¼ mile away); Old Bethel Church
More about this marker. To reach the marker and cemetery, park at the First Baptist Church, just before (north of) the marker.
The Bethel Methodist Church mentioned in the marker is a few blocks north on Minnieville Road.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 24, 2006
2. Glascock Cemetery (Oak Hill) Marker
Prince William County Parkway crosses Minnieville Road at the traffic light in the distance.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 24, 2006
3. Glascock Cemetery
Today it is a clearing in the woods. Path leads to cemetery from marker.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 24, 2006
4. Glascock Monument
North face M.I. Glascock, July 7, 1849 – Oct. 23, 1928; Isabel L. Gulick, his wife, Oct. 22, 1843 – Mar. 18, 1923. West face Milton II, Feb. 17, 1883, Dec 15, 1918. East face Myrtle A., Jan 7, 1879–Jan 22, 1883; Jas. Henry, July 26, 1893; Ernest L., Jan. 28, 1877 – Apr. 12, 1914; Angelese A., daughter of B.A. & B. Glascock, Jan. 7, 1913 – Mar. 9, 1918.
Photographed By Shane Oliver, October 22, 2021
5. Glascock Cemetery Entrance and Marker
The fence in the distance marks the boundaries of the cemetery.
Photographed By Shane Oliver, October 22, 2021
6. View of the Glascock Cemetery
Credits. This page was last revised on October 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 21, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 5,250 times since then and 215 times this year. Last updated on October 3, 2023, by N. Jozsa of Woodbridge, Virginia. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 21, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 5, 6. submitted on December 19, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.