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

1804 Occoquan Town Plat

Photographed by Kevin White, September 6, 2007

1. 1804 Occoquan Town Plat Marker (Obverse)

Inscription. In 1804, after Virginia’s General Assembly granted a charter, Occoquan was platted on 31 acres of founder Nathaniel Ellicott’s and others’ land. The Plat laid off streets and lots. Structures shown included the public wharf, Ellicott’s Mill and Bridge, and “Rockledge.” A large part of today’s town plan is identical to the grid shown on the plat.

Erected by Town of Occoquan.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, Historic Occoquan series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1804.

Location. 38° 40.983′ N, 77° 15.56′ W. Marker is in Occoquan, Virginia, in Prince William County. It is on Poplar Lane, on the right when traveling east. Marker is immediately adjacent to the Visitor Center. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Occoquan VA 22125, 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 markers are within walking distance of this marker: Town of Occoquan (within shouting distance of this marker); Occoquan Wharves (within shouting distance of this marker); 1804 Boundary Stone (within shouting distance of this marker); Ogle Harris’ Store (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Ebenezer Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Lest We Forget (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 201 Union Street (about 400 feet away); 205 Union Street (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Occoquan.

1804 Occoquan Town Plat Marker (Reverse) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin White, September 6, 2007

2. 1804 Occoquan Town Plat Marker (Reverse)

1804 Occoquan Town Plat Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin White, September 6, 2007

3. 1804 Occoquan Town Plat Marker

The visitor's center is in the background.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 26, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,840 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 8, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.