Near Paris in Fauquier County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Snowden Trail
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As you enjoy the Snowden Trail, imagine much of the woods being once used as pasture for livestock which were part of the Snowden Manor farm established by George Ayre in 1863. The Ayre family owned the farm until 1902. Today, visit the ruins of Snowden Manor located on the South Ridge Trail.
Erected by Virginia State Parks, Department of Conservation and Recreation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Animals • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.
Location. 38° 59.264′ N, 77° 58.218′ W. Marker is near Paris, Virginia, in Fauquier County. It is on Snowden Trail south of Boston Mill Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Boston Mill 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 South, and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Boston Mill Road Trail (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hadow Trail (about 600 feet away); Natural Buffer (about 600 feet away); Restoring the American Chestnut (approx. 0.2 miles away); Conserving Your Dark Skies (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Boston Mill Road Trail (approx. 0.3 miles away); Mount Bleak Farm (approx. 0.4 miles away); Jackson’s Bivouac (approx. 1.6 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 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 25, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
