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

Effingham

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 30, 2019

1. Effingham Marker

Inscription. Built by William Alexander (born March 3, 1744, died April 3, 1814). He was a member of the Prince William County Committee of Safety in 1774, Lt. Col. of the county militia during the Revolutionary War, and a justice. In 1765 he married Sigismunda Mary Massey, by whom he had 16 children.

Erected by Elizabeth McIntosh Hammill Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 3, 1744.

Location. 38° 38.282′ N, 77° 31.307′ W. Marker is in Aden, Virginia, in Prince William County. Marker can be reached from Trotters Ridge Place, 0.1 miles north of Neigh Way, on the right when traveling north. Effingham is on the grounds of Effingham Manor Winery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14325 Trodders Ridge Place, Nokesville VA 20181, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named Effingham (approx. 0.4 miles away); Cedar Run Court House Site (approx. one mile away); Green Level Plantation (approx. one mile away); Asbury Church

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(approx. 1.3 miles away); Colonial Road (approx. 2 miles away); Home of the "Boy Major" (approx. 2½ miles away); White Hall (approx. 3.4 miles away); 1822 Tavern Site (approx. 3.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Aden.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 30, 2019

2. Effingham Marker

Plaque is to the right of the door

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 30, 2019

3. Effingham

Additional plaques on the building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 30, 2019

4. Additional plaques on the building

Credits. This page was last revised on December 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 248 times since then and 30 times this year. Last updated on December 6, 2023, by N. Jozsa of Woodbridge, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 1, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.