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

"At the Point of Rock"

Photographed by Kevin W., February 8, 2008

1. "At the Point of Rock" Marker

Inscription. “At the point of rock,” the translation of the American Indian word Neabsco, describes clearly the high bluff of land in front of you known as Freestone Point. The location of Freestone Point is indicated on maps from the 18th Century and was an important landmark to river pilots when navigating the Potomac.

Freestone Point was actively quarried during colonial times. The sandstone was easily cut and transported by boat long the river. The abundant supply of inexpensive building material available at this site led early colonists to perceive it as almost “free stone.” Sandstone quarried from the point was used as the foundation material for the manor house and other buildings of Henry Lee and his wife Lucy Grymes Lee when they settled here and established the Leesylvania Plantation around 1750.

Erected by Leesylvania State Park.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Landmarks • Natural Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1750.

Location. 38° 35.488′ N, 77° 14.823′ W. Marker is near Leesylvania, Virginia, in Prince William County. It can be reached from Daniel K Ludwig Drive. Marker is near the within Leesylvania State Park pier. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Woodbridge VA 22191, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area,

in Northern Virginia,

and in the Piedmont.

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 8 other

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markers are within walking distance of this marker: "A Pacific Paradise on the Potomac" (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lee’s Woods Historic Trail (about 300 feet away); The Freestone Point Hunt Club (about 400 feet away); "Light Horse Harry" Lee (about 500 feet away); A Fight on the Potomac (about 500 feet away); Iron Pulley Wheel (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Freestone Fisheries (approx. 0.2 miles away); Swimming in Bounty (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leesylvania.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Freestone Point Earthworks (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed).

More about this marker. On the left of the marker is an “artist’s rendition of the active quarry at Freestone Point."

Photographed by Kevin W., February 8, 2008

2. "At the Point of Rock" Marker

An artist’s rendition of the active quarry at Freestone Point.

"At the Point of Rock" Marker and Freestone Point image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin W., February 8, 2008

3. "At the Point of Rock" Marker and Freestone Point

"At the Point of Rock" Marker, with a fireboat in the distance image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin W., February 8, 2008

4. "At the Point of Rock" Marker, with a fireboat in the distance

Credits. This page was last revised on October 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,551 times since then and 23 times this year. Last updated on October 3, 2023, by N. Jozsa of Woodbridge, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 12, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.