Near Hillsboro in Loudoun County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Old Potts Graveyard
Photographed By Craig Swain, October 3, 2009
1. Old Potts Graveyard Marker
Inscription.
Old Potts Graveyard. . David Potts, a Quaker, established this cemetery from a portion of his farm. He migrated here from Philadelphia Co. Pa. and in 1746 leased 866 acres of land from Catesby Cocke which he later purchased. He was born about the year 1700 and died 1768. No marked stone can be found to identify his grave but he and several generations of his family are buried here.
David Potts, a Quaker, established this cemetery from a portion of his farm. He migrated here from Philadelphia Co. Pa. and in 1746 leased 866 acres of land from Catesby Cocke which he later purchased. He was born about the year 1700 and died 1768. No marked stone can be found to identify his grave but he and several generations of his family are buried here.
Erected 1968 by Trustees of the Potts Cemetery.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. In addition, it is included in the Quakerism series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1746.
Location. 39° 11.674′ N, 77° 45.697′ W. Marker is near Hillsboro, Virginia, in Loudoun County. Marker is at the intersection of Shannondale Road (County Route 714) and Edgegrove Road (Route 716), on the left when traveling west on Shannondale Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Purcellville VA 20132, United States of America. Touch for directions.
The Potts gravestones are mostly grouped in the southeast corner of the cemetery.
Photographed By Craig Swain, October 3, 2009
5. Graveyard From the Road
The graveyard is within an enclosure, just off the road.
Photographed By Craig Swain, October 3, 2009
6. Edgegrove Farm
Just south of the cemetery, along Edgegrove Road, is a sign indicating the location of the Pott's homestead settled in 1746.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 22, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,872 times since then and 182 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 3, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.