Haymarket in Prince William County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Bushy Park
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Built in 1791, Bushy Park reflects the history of Western Prince William County. The house sat on part of a nearly 42,000-acre area called the Bull Run Tract owned by the prominent Carter and Page families. Over time the land was divided and sold. In 1822 the house and 376 acres were sold to Susan Graham for $6,500 and for the first time the name Bushy Park appeared in tax records.
Throughout its history over seven different families lived in this house from the 1790s through the 1940s when farming dominated life in Prince William County. By the late 20th century many farms were disappearing, including this one. In the early 21st century the farm was sold for development but this house was moved to the Gainesville Haymarket Community Library for the education of future generations.
Erected by Prince William County Historic Preservation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1791.
Location. 38° 50.207′ N, 77° 37.967′ W. Marker is in Haymarket, Virginia, in Prince William County.
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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, in the Mid-Atlantic, and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Haymarket Post Office (approx. 1.7 miles away); Colonial Roads (approx. 1.7 miles away); Haymarket During the War (approx.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 10, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 53 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 10, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
