Woodbridge in Prince William County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Occoquan
Erected 2000 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number E-59.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1608.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 38° 39.926′ N, 77° 14.635′ W. Marker was in Woodbridge, Virginia, in Prince William County. Marker was at the intersection of Jefferson Davis Highway (U.S. 1) and Annapolis Way, on the right when traveling south on Jefferson Davis Highway. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Woodbridge VA 22191, United States of America.
We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. A Near Tragedy (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Colchester (approx. half a mile away); End of the Water (approx. 0.8 miles away); Welcome to Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge (approx. 1.1 miles away); A Corridor and a Barrier (approx. 1.1 miles away); The Trail to Victory at Yorktown (approx. 1.2 miles away); Welcome to Colchester on the Occoquan (approx. 1.2 miles away); Revolutionary Army Life on the Road (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Woodbridge.
Also see . . . History of Occoquan. Compiled by Nellie Curtis - published in the May 1993 newsletter of Historic Prince William. (Submitted on September 6, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)
Additional commentary.
1. Earlier Marker
This marker replaces a previous marker, erected in 1927. The previous marker read:
— Submitted February 14, 2011, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,643 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 6, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.