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

Old Hammill Hotel

Photographed by Kevin White, September 6, 2007

1. Old Hammill Hotel Marker (Obverse)

Commerce Street is a one way street, travelling Southeast. The sign is situated so you see the Reverse side if traveling in a vehicle.

Inscription. The three-story hotel, named for operator Edward Hammill, may be Occoquan’s first brick building. Tradition says it was built in 1804, but it likely dates from c. 1830. It was the Town’s premier inn. Confederate Col. Wade Hampton made it his headquarters in 1862. The 1916 town fire damaged the hotel. It was converted to apartments in 1942.

Erected by Town of Occoquan.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Landmarks • Notable Buildings • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, Historic Occoquan series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1804.

Location. 38° 41.016′ N, 77° 15.666′ W. Marker is in Occoquan, Virginia, in Prince William County. It is on Commerce Street, on the left when traveling east. 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 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 206 Union Street (a few steps from this marker); 205 Union Street (a few steps from this marker); 204 Union Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 306 Commerce Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Odd Fellows Hall (within shouting distance of this marker);

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201 Union Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Commerce Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 302 Mill Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Mill Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 304 Mill Street (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Occoquan.

Old Hammill Hotel Marker (Reverse) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin White, September 6, 2007

2. Old Hammill Hotel Marker (Reverse)

C. 1920 Photo by J. Harry Shannon

Old Hammill Hotel and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin White, September 6, 2007

3. Old Hammill Hotel and Marker

Prince William County Historical Commission Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin White, September 6, 2007

4. Prince William County Historical Commission Plaque

These plaques are placed on buildings the Historical Commission determines as significant in Prince William County's history.

Occoquan Historic District Contributing Building Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin White, September 6, 2007

5. Occoquan Historic District Contributing Building Plaque

This plaque is placed immediately below the PWC Historical Commission Plaque (picture 4). A contributing building within
Old and Historic District Occoquan
c. 1804
as designated by the
National Register of Historic Places and
Virginia Historic Landmark Commission

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,367 times since then and 76 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 10, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.