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

Occoquan Wharves

Photographed by Kevin White, September 6, 2007

1. Occoquan Wharves Marker (Obverse)

Inscription. Occoquan’s Public Wharf was here. This wharf and others at the Occoquan River’s highest navigable point were key to the 19th- and early 20th-century town’s porsperity. Ships were built, barges carried grain to Ellicott's Mill, and flour, logs, fish and ice were shipped downstream. Boats brought traveling shows and weekend Washington tourists.

Erected by Town of Occoquan.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, Historic Occoquan series list.

Location. 38° 41.008′ N, 77° 15.568′ W. Marker is in Occoquan, Virginia, in Prince William County. It is on Poplar Lane, on the right when traveling west. 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 (a few steps from this marker); 1804 Occoquan Town Plat (within shouting distance of this marker); Lest We Forget (within shouting distance of this marker); 1804 Boundary Stone (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Ogle Harris’ Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Ebenezer Baptist Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 201 Union Street (about 300 feet away); 301 Mill Street (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Occoquan.

More about this marker. This marker is located in front of Mamie Davis Park. The park occupies a sliver of waterfront on Mill Street, opposite the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post. It also provides access to the town’s riverwalk and boat docks.

Occoquan Wharves Marker (Reverse) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin White, September 6, 2007

2. Occoquan Wharves Marker (Reverse)

Occoquan Wharves Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin White, September 6, 2007

3. Occoquan Wharves Marker

Mamie Davis Park Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin White, September 6, 2007

4. Mamie Davis Park Marker

Mamie Davis Park Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin White, September 6, 2007

5. Mamie Davis Park Plaque

One of five lamposts in Mamie Davis Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin White, September 6, 2007

6. One of five lamposts in Mamie Davis Park

There are five lamposts in this park. Each of them, like many in the town, are dedicated to individuals.

Tourist locator map near the Mamie Davis Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin White, September 6, 2007

7. Tourist locator map near the Mamie Davis Park

Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,041 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on September 8, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.