Near Haymarket in Prince William County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

The Carolina Road

Photographed by J. J. Prats, February 16, 2006

1. The Carolina Road Marker

Inscription. The Carolina Road, earlier an Indian hunting path, roughly approximating Route 15 at this point, derived its name from trade between Frederick, Maryland, and Georgia. Later the road was used by settlers emigrating to western lands. Because of notorious gangs of thieves besetting travelers the road was also known as Rogue's Road. Its most famous traveler was Lafayette who rode triumphantly by here on August 24, 1825, on his way to Oakhill, home of ex-president Monroe. Nearby Burnside, Waverly, Mill Park, Mt. Atlas, Evergreen, Snow Hill, and other plantations carved from the huge Carter Bull Run Tract were served by 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 • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • 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. It is on James Madison Highway

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(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.

Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area,

in Northern Virginia,

and in the Piedmont.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

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); Bushy Park (approx. 1.8 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). 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.)

Carolina Road Marker Pull-Off Area image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, February 16, 2006

2. Carolina Road Marker Pull-Off Area

Wide view of The Carolina Road Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Paul Crumlish, September 20, 2010

3. Wide view of The Carolina Road Marker

The new location of the Carolina Road Marker, after the widening and realignment of U.S. 15.

Modern view of the Carolina Road image. Click for full size.

Photographed by PaulwC3, April 13, 2013

4. Modern view of the Carolina Road

An abandoned stretch of the Carolina Road parallels US-15 in western Prince William County.

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 3,777 times since then and 59 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.