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

Graham Park

Photographed by Jeremy Prats, September 9, 2006

1. Graham Park Marker

Inscription. Just east of this location along the Quantico creek was the plantation known as Graham Park. This property was patented by John Graham (1711-1787) who came to Virginia from Scotland about 1733. Graham is known as the founder of Dumfries since the town sprang to life from 60 acres taken from his plantation in 1749. He was a successful merchant, Trustee of Dumfries, and county clerk.

Erected 1983 by Prince William County Historical Commission. (Marker Number 15.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, Prince William County Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1733.

Location. 38° 33.977′ N, 77° 19.458′ W. Marker is in Dumfries, Virginia, in Prince William County. It is on Frayley Boulevard (U.S. 1) north of Williamstown Drive, on the right when traveling north. It is next to Cecil Garrison Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dumfries VA 22026, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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,

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

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 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dumfries Raid (here, next to this marker); Revolutionary War Campaign of 1781 (a few steps

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from this marker); History of Dumfries (a few steps from this marker); Dumfries - Love’s Tavern (approx. 0.2 miles away); Prince William Resolves (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dumfries.

Other markers no longer nearby. Colonial Dumfries - Williams Ordinary (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing); History at Dumfries (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been permanently removed).

Graham Park and Three Other Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeremy Prats, September 9, 2006

2. Graham Park and Three Other Markers

Credits. This page was last revised on December 26, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2006, by Jeremy Prats of Afton, Virginia. This page has been viewed 3,232 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 10, 2006, by Jeremy Prats of Afton, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.