Lorton in Fairfax County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
In the Footsteps of History
Special Places on the Mason Neck
Some of the features shown here that were prominent on Mason Neck in Fairfax County during the marches of the Armies of the American War of Independence, exist today through generations of historic preservation efforts. The rich natural environment, including that of the American Bald Eagle, continues to thrive because of local conservation efforts. Even the Colchester ferry landing has miraculously survived waterfront development trends to date.
The map on the right shows the public institutions responsible for natural and cultural resources protection in Mason Neck, Virginia.
Fairfax County archaeologists continue to investigate sites on Mason Neck connects to American Revolutionary War history and colonial life.
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Pohick Church - completed in 1774
A congregation since 1689
Discovering Mason Neck
More about the W3R at http://masonneck.org/aboutmnca.shtml
Gunston Hall, home of George Mason
Gunston Hall Plantation celebrates 250 years in 2009
Lebanon - built in 1837
Lebanon is now in Pohick Regional Park
A typical Mason Neck view in 1781
Port of Colchester in 1781
View from the customs house
Colchester Ferry Landing - 225 years
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Environment • Notable Places • War, US Revolutionary • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the The Washington-Rochambeau Route series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1774.
Location. 38° 40.501′ N, 77° 13.562′ W. Marker is in Lorton, Virginia, in Fairfax County. Marker is on Old Colchester Road (Virginia Route 611) north of Greene Drive, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10413 Old Colchester Rd, Lorton VA 22079, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Revolutionary Army Life on the Road (here, next to this marker); Welcome to Colchester on the Occoquan (here, next to this marker); The Trail to Victory at Yorktown (here, next to this marker); Colchester (approx. 0.7 miles away); Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge / Explore a Trail Network (approx. 1.1 miles away); Gunston Hall / Pohick Bay Regional Park and Golf Course (approx. 1.1 miles away); A Near Tragedy (approx. 1.1 miles away); Welcome to Mason Neck! (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lorton.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 287 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 22, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
