Lorton in Fairfax County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Wagener

Photographed by J. J. Prats, March 25, 2006

1. Wagener Marker

Inscription. The remains from 29 graves were brought here from the Wagener family cemetery at Stisted, their plantation on the Occoquan River near Colchester. The Second Peter Wagener (1717–1774), Clerk of the Fairfax County Court (1752–1772), served as a Vestryman and Church Warden of Truro Parish. His son Peter (1744–1798) succeeded him in both these Parish and County Offices and was Clerk of the Vestry (1781–1785). The tombstone of the younger Wagener, a Lieutenant in the Revolutionary War, was moved here by the Fairfax County Chapter of the D.A.R. in 1974.

Erected 2001 by Truro Parish, Pohick Church.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1974.

Location. 38° 42.538′ N, 77° 11.618′ W. Marker is in Lorton, Virginia, in Fairfax County. It can be reached from Richmond Highway (U.S. 1) near Telegraph Road and Old Colchester Road (County Route 611). County Route 611 changes name at this intersection from Telegraph Road to Old Colchester Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9301 Richmond Highway, Lorton VA 22079, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area

and in Northern Virginia.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 5

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other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Herris Stone (here, next to this marker); Peter Wagener, III (a few steps from this marker); Col. John Augustine Washington (a few steps from this marker); Revolutionary War Patriots and War of 1812 Veterans (a few steps from this marker); The West Family of Alexandria (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lorton.

More about this marker. Marker is on the grounds of Pohick Church, behind the church.

Regarding Wagener. The port town of Colchester on the Occoquan River a few miles from here was founded on Dr. Peter Wagener's land, and he was a Vestryman of Truro Parish.

Marker and Two of the Moved Gravestones image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, March 25, 2006

2. Marker and Two of the Moved Gravestones

Mary E. Lee Gravestone image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, March 25, 2006

3. Mary E. Lee Gravestone

In memory of Mary E. Lee, wife of Daniel C. Lee. Born 1807. Died Nov. 20, 1870

Elizabeth Frazier Gravestone image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, March 25, 2006

4. Elizabeth Frazier Gravestone

In memory of Elizabeth Frazier who departed this life April 1st in the year of our Lord 1834 in the 37 year of her age. May she rest in peace.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,837 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 25, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.