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

Town of Occoquan

Photographed By J. J. Prats, February 18, 2006

1. Town of Occoquan Marker

Inscription. In 1758 when John Ballendine built his dwelling, “Rockledge,” at Occoquan, the town began to prosper. By 1765 it was a flourishing industrial settlement with grist mills, foundry, and tobacco warehouses. “Rockledge” and a portion of Merchants (Grist) Mill still stand at the west end of Mill Street.

Occoquan, a strategic point on the river, saw skirmishes during the Civil War. Gen. Wade Hampton headquartered here in 1862 at the Hammill Hotel. The building still stands at the corner of Union and Commerce Streets.

Erected 1989 by Prince William County Historical Commission. (Marker Number 31.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, Prince William County Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1758.

Location. 38° 41′ N, 77° 15.577′ W. Marker is in Occoquan, Virginia, in Prince William County. Marker is at the intersection of Washington Street (Virginia

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Route 253) and Mill Street, on the right when traveling north on Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Occoquan VA 22125, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Occoquan Wharves (a few steps from this marker); 1804 Occoquan Town Plat (within shouting distance of this marker); Lest We Forget (within shouting distance of this marker); Ogle Harris’ Store (within shouting distance of this marker); 1804 Boundary Stone (within shouting distance of this marker); Ebenezer Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); 201 Union Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 301 Mill Street (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Occoquan.

Also see . . .
1. Occoquan Town History. (Submitted on February 18, 2006.)
2. Town Web Site. (Submitted on February 18, 2006.)
3. Inventory - Nomination Form. The completed National Register of Historic Places form describing the Occoquan Historic District. (Submitted on August 22, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)

4. Historic Occoquan Self Guided Walking Tour. (Submitted on September 21, 2019.)

Photographed By J. J. Prats, February 18, 2006

2. Town of Occoquan Marker

National Park Service, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, June 4, 2019

3. Town of Occoquan Marker

Viewing northwest towards the marker.
Note: The brown "Washington Street" sign is visible along the bottom edge of image.

The Former Hammill Hotel image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Kevin White, September 6, 2007

4. The Former Hammill Hotel

Occoquan Historic District Virginia Historic Landmark Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Kevin White, September 6, 2007

5. Occoquan Historic District Virginia Historic Landmark Plaque

This plaque is in front of the Town Hall.

Photographed By Kevin White, September 6, 2007

6. Rockledge

Credits. This page was last revised on September 24, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,157 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 18, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 3. submitted on September 21, 2019. 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 6, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.