Near Paris in Fauquier County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Hadow Trail
Sky Meadows State Park
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This trail honors Sir Robert Hadow, a diplomat attached to the British Consulate in Washington, D.C. during World War II. From 1942 to 1946, the Hadows owned 365 acres of land that is now a part of Sky Meadows State Park, including Hsitoric Mount Bleak House.
This property, coined Skye Farm by the Hadows, served as a retreat for Sir Robert and his family during their time in Washington.
Erected by Virginia State Parks, Department of Conservation and Recreation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Parks & Recreational Areas • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1942.
Location. 38° 59.347′ N, 77° 58.171′ W. Marker is near Paris, Virginia, in Fauquier County. It is on Hadow Trail east of Boston Mill Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1124 Winchester Rd, Markham VA 22643, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area and in Northern Virginia. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Natural Buffer (within shouting distance of this marker); Boston Mill Road Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Restoring the American Chestnut (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Snowden Trail (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Boston Mill Road Trail (approx. 0.2 miles away); Conserving Your Dark Skies (approx. ¼ mile away); Mount Bleak Farm (approx. ¼ mile away); Jackson’s Bivouac (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paris.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 25, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
