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

The Daniel Bridge

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, November 23, 2013

1. The Daniel Bridge Marker

Inscription. The Daniel Bridge first appears in county records on a deed map dated 1837. The bridge had three sandstone piers, the remnants of which are still visible today and which likely supported a wood superstructure. The bridge likely took its name from Peter V. Daniel (1784-1860) who along with his wife, Lucy, owned land south of Accokeek Creek. Daniel was admitted to the VA bar in 1808. In 1818 he was elected President of the Council of State in served as Lieutenant Governor. He served on the U.S. Supreme Court from 1841 until his death in 1860.

Erected 2013 by Friends of Stafford Civil War Sites.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Roads & Vehicles • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.

Location. 38° 23.73′ N, 77° 24.209′ W. Marker is in Stafford, Virginia, in Stafford County. Marker can be reached from Mount Hope Church Road (County Route 677) 1.2 miles west of Brooke Road (County Route 608). Located in Stafford Civil War Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 Mount Hope Church Rd, Stafford VA 22554, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Union Eleventh Corps Artillery (within shouting distance of this marker); Union Batteries at Accokeek Creek (about 300 feet

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away, measured in a direct line); Eleventh Corps Encampment Area (about 600 feet away); Quarrying the Stone (about 600 feet away); Union Infantry Winter Camp (about 600 feet away); Union Army Winter Camp Remains (about 600 feet away); Sandstone Quarry (about 700 feet away); Potomac Church Road (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stafford.

Also see . . . Stafford Civil War Park. (Submitted on November 25, 2013.)

The Daniel Bridge site on Accokeek Creek image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, November 23, 2013

2. The Daniel Bridge site on Accokeek Creek

The Daniel Bridge Sandstone Pier image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, November 23, 2013

3. The Daniel Bridge Sandstone Pier

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, November 23, 2013

4. The Daniel Bridge site on Accokeek Creek

Remaining Daniel Bridge Abutments image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Shane Oliver, January 12, 2022

5. Remaining Daniel Bridge Abutments

Curdoroy road leading up to the marker. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Kevin W., May 5, 2013

6. Curdoroy road leading up to the marker.

This corduroy road was built over the original road bed leading to Daniel Bridge. The original logs making up the "curdoroy" been covered by dirt over the years and have been left covered to preserve them from decay.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 25, 2013, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 881 times since then and 72 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 25, 2013, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 5. submitted on May 23, 2022, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. 6. submitted on January 30, 2014, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.