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

Eastern Red Cedar

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 7, 2021

1. Eastern Red Cedar Marker

Inscription. Wooden pencils are made from the Eastern Red Cedar. The fragrant, durable wood was used by the pioneers to line clothes chests and closets. Wooden bowls, spoons and other ware are carved from the easily-worked wood.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Natural Resources • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 38° 33.612′ N, 77° 20.981′ W. Marker is in Triangle, Virginia, in Prince William County. Marker is on Piedmont Forest Trail, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 18175 Piedmont Forest Trail, Dumfries VA 22025, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Piedmont Forest Trail (a few steps from this marker); Black Gum (a few steps from this marker); Flowering Dogwood (within shouting distance of this marker); Chestnut Oak (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); White Oak (about 300 feet away); Saplings of Hope (about 500 feet away); Almost Extinct (about 500 feet away); Historic Preservation and Maintenance (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Triangle.

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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 7, 2021

2. Eastern Red Cedar Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 92 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 7, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.