Occoquan in Prince William County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
304 Mill Street
Old and Historic District Occoquan
as designated by the
National Register of Historic Places and
Virginia Historic Landmark Commission
c. 1926
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.
Location. 38° 41.052′ N, 77° 15.642′ W. Marker is in Occoquan, Virginia, in Prince William County. Marker is on Mill Street just west of Union Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 304 Mill St, 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. Mill Street (a few steps from this marker); United Virginia Bank (a few steps from this marker); 302 Mill Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 301 Mill Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 201 Union Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 204 Union Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); 206 Union Street (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Occoquan.
Also see . . . National Register of Historic Places for the Occoquan Historic District.
The Town of Occoquan is on the National Register of Historic Places, and the following excerpt shares the significance of the town:
TheOccoquan Historic District is comprised of sixty structures situated on the north bank of the Occoquan River. The buildings are predominantly frame, two-story, residential structures although the earliest examples are constructed of stone or brick. Most of the residential buildings date to the late 19th century and are variations of the builder vernacular type, many characterized by German siding and decorative porches. During recent years many of these buildings have been converted to specialty shops. The major commercial structures date to the early 20th century and line Mill Street. Occoquan's close proximity to Washington DC and its suburbs, its convenient access to Interstate 95, and its picturesque setting on the river, have converted the early milling town to a bustling tourist center.
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The specific architectural description of 304 Mill Street can be found on page 8 of the form:
304: wood frame (weatherboard); l story; roof (not visible); 4 bays; 1-story, 3-bay porch with squared posts with square· balusters, hipped roof (shed) with composition shingles. Commercial (store). Builder' s vernacular. Ca. late 19th century.(Submitted on July 25, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 80 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 7, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
