Stafford in Stafford County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

English Knot Garden

Stafford, Virginia

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 30, 2020

1. English Knot Garden Marker

Inscription. In 1992, the Borough of Stafford, England and Stafford, Virginia, Friendship Association was established in recognition of the close cultural and historical ties between the two communities. In 1994, this English Knot Garden was planted to celebrate the connection between two different peoples. English boxwoods in the garden form the shape of the Stafford Knot; a symbol of the Borough of Stafford, England. Since then, members of the association have crossed the Atlantic Ocean many times, building longstanding friendships and a closer understanding of both of our countries. In 2014, a delegation of guests from the Borough of Stafford, England visited and participated in our Founder's Day celebration to mark Stafford, Virginia's 350th Anniversary. 2014 also marks the 400th anniversary of the establishment of the mayoralty in the Borough of Stafford, England; and a delegation from Stafford, Virginia, travelled to the Borough of Stafford, England, to participate in the festivities marking the 400th anniversary of the mayoralty.

This plaque honors the longstanding bond between our two communities and celebrates their connection

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that is beautifully reflected in this English Knot Garden.

Erected 2014 by Stafford County.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical year for this entry is 1992.

Location. 38° 25.362′ N, 77° 24.525′ W. Marker is in Stafford, Virginia, in Stafford County. It can be reached from the intersection of Richmond Highway (U.S. 1) and Courthouse Road (County Route 630), on the right when traveling south. Located next to entrance to Stafford Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1300 Courthouse Rd, Stafford VA 22554, 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,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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,

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 30, 2020

2. English Knot Garden Marker

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: Lincoln Visit (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Adams Bryan (within shouting distance of this marker); In Honor of Those Who Served (within shouting distance of this marker); Stafford County Tri-Centennial (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memory of the Virginia Tech Tragedy (within shouting distance of this marker); In memory of the Oklahoma City tragedy (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); In Memory of September 11, 2001 (about 300 feet away); Stafford County Armed Services Memorial (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stafford.

Regarding English Knot Garden. Part of the Stafford 350 celebration.

Photographed by Kathy Walker, August 15, 2014

3. English Knot Garden Marker

View of marker with garden behind orange construction fence.

Stafford Borough England and Stafford County Virginia are <i>Sister Communities</i> image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin W., March 20, 2008

4. Stafford Borough England and Stafford County Virginia are Sister Communities

The original English Knot Garden Marker

English Knot Garden image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin W., March 20, 2008

5. English Knot Garden

The Sister Communities knot is reproduced here in shrubbery.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 30, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2014, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 695 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 30, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on August 15, 2014, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. 4, 5. submitted on March 24, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.