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

Mason's Homestead

Photographed by Kevin W., November 4, 2014

1. Mason's Homestead Marker

Inscription. Near here was the home of George Mason (1629-1686), the great grandfather of George Mason of Gunston Hall. Well educated and with some financial means, the elder Mason came from Worcestershire, England and settled in Virginia c. 1652. He acquired the Accokeek Creek property in 1664 where he lived until his death. Mason sat on Stafford's first court of 1664, commanded the county militia, and served as sheriff and burgess of Stafford.

Erected 2014 by Stafford County.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1652.

Location. 38° 22.936′ N, 77° 19.253′ W. Marker is in Stafford, Virginia, in Stafford County. It is on Brooke Road (County Route 608). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2846 Brooke 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,

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: Aquia Landing (here, next to this marker); History of the Patawomeck Indians (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Aquia Landing (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Aquia Landing (about 500 feet away); Battle of Aquia Landing

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(about 500 feet away); Patawomeck Tribe Village (approx. 0.4 miles away); Steamships, Stages and Slave Trade (approx. 0.6 miles away); Gateway to Freedom (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stafford.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Early Escape Route (was approx. 0.6 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Photographed by Kevin W., November 4, 2014

2. Mason's Homestead Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2014, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 875 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 21, 2014, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.