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

Ogle Harris’ Store

Photographed by Kevin White, September 6, 2007

1. Ogle Harris' Store Marker (Obverse)

Washington Street is a one way street, travelling Northeast. The sign is situated so you see the Reverse side if traveling NE.

Inscription. This c. 1900 house was Ogle Harris’ Store. Harris, son of a slave, first sold homemade ice cream from the house’s since-razed summer kitchen. In c. 1910 he moved his family from the building, which was then his residence, and began selling groceries, meat, and produce. Harris’ sons ran the grocery after he died. The store closed in 1972.

Erected by Town of Occoquan.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, Historic Occoquan series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.

Location. 38° 40.987′ N, 77° 15.605′ W. Marker is in Occoquan, Virginia, in Prince William County. It is on Washington Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Occoquan VA 22125, 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 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ebenezer Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Town of Occoquan (within shouting distance of this marker); Lest We Forget (within shouting distance of this marker); 1804 Occoquan Town Plat (within shouting distance of this marker); Occoquan Wharves (within shouting distance

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of this marker); 205 Union Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 201 Union Street (about 300 feet away); 204 Union Street (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Occoquan.

Ogle Harris' Store Marker (Reverse) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin White, September 6, 2007

2. Ogle Harris' Store Marker (Reverse)

c.1920 photo by J. Harry Shannon

Ogle Harris' Store Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin White, September 6, 2007

3. Ogle Harris' Store Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 26, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,904 times since then and 38 times this year. Last updated on February 22, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 11, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.