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

Old Hammill Hotel

 
 
Old Hammill Hotel Marker (Obverse) image. Click for full size.
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: LandmarksNotable BuildingsWar, 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. Marker 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.
 
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); 201 Union Street
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(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 1,812 times since then and 17 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.

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