Near Falmouth in Stafford County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Falmouth
Photographed By Kathy Walker, August 25, 2011
1. Falmouth Marker
Approximately one mile east at the junction of U.S. Route 17 and U.S. Route 1 is the town of Falmouth, which was established at the falls of the Rappahannock River and incorporated in 1727. Although a small town, Falmouth was one of the most significant parts and business centers in Virginia during the 18th and early 19th centuries. It was a prosperous commercial hub that include tobacco and cotton warehouses, grist and timber mills, mercantile, taverns, and nail factory, a church, a canal, a ferry, and James Hunter's Iron Works, the largest iron manufacturing facility in the English colonies. Falmouth was also home to Moncure Conway, a prominent southern abolitionist. Four large plantations created the eastern, western, and northern boundaries of Falmouth - Belmont, Clearview, Carlton, and Chatham. Despite changes brought by time and progress, Falmouth remains a well-preserved collection of historic buildings and archaeological sites.Erected 2011 by Stafford County Virginia.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1727.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hunter’s Iron Works (approx. 0.4 miles away); Water Supply Methods (approx. 0.6 miles away); A Family Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away); Welcome To Our Trails (approx. 0.7 miles away); A Working Farm (approx. 0.7 miles away); Gari Melchers and his wife Corinne (approx. ¾ mile away); Caretaker Cottage (approx. ¾ mile away); Gari Melchers Home and Studio (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Falmouth.
Photographed By Kathy Walker, August 25, 2011
2. Falmouth Marker
Facing north. The marker is n the parking lot of the 7-11 gas station.
Photographed By Kathy Walker, August 25, 2011
3. Falmouth Marker
View of Route 17 facing south west. Marker is located in next to Falmouth Self Storage.
Photographed By Kathy Walker, August 25, 2011
4. Falmouth Marker
Facing southeast.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2011, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 629 times since then and 75 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 26, 2011, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
