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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM26GT_virginias-first-highways_Alexandria-VA.html
When Native Americans moved into the Mid-Atlantic region of the Untied States they traveled on the waterways created overland routes for hunting, migration, and trade. In essence, they were Virginia's first highways. These routes often followed th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM26GS_the-triangle-site_Alexandria-VA.html
The location of Del Ray Central apartments is often referred to as The Triangle Site. Both the topography of this place and transportation corridors defined the site's shape. The eastern side drops sharply down to the flat plain on which Potomac Y…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2672_mount-vernon-avenue_Alexandria-VA.html
Proposals for a modern road connecting the nation's capital with the Mount Vernon Estate were raised in 1888 and proceeded in fits and starts for the next forty-two years. By 1900, a patchwork of new roads and renamed existing roads had created Mo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2671_the-town-of-potomac_Alexandria-VA.html
When the Washington, Alexandria & Mount Vernon Railway announced plans in 1892 that included tracks between Washington, D.C. and Alexandria, the flat, open land north of Alexandria became a logical site for a new community. The development firm of…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2670_potomac-yard-history_Alexandria-VA.html
English settlers built several plantations on the site in the 18th century. The land, much owned by the Swann and Daingerfield families, became part of Alexandria County, D.C. with the creation of the District of Columbia in 1791, and retroceded t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM266Z_st-asaph-racetrack_Alexandria-VA.html
The Alexandria Gentleman's Driving Club laid out a track just north of here that was operating by 1894, colloquially known as "the St. Asaph Track." In 1897, however, Virginia banned horse race betting, so the track was never as profitable as bett…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM263K_visiting-old-town_Alexandria-VA.html
(obverse side)
King Street Trolley
Free
Proceed directly ahead to trolley stop
Welcome to Old Town Alexandria! Experience historical charm with contemporary flair from the river to the rails
Plan
Alexandria Visitors Center at Ramsay Ho…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM24R9_slave-memorial_Alexandria-VA.html
In 1929, the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association placed a marker noting the location of the slave cemetery, believed to be the first commemoration of its kind at a historic site. Despite this recognition, the burial ground lay unattended for decades,…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM24R8_slavery-at-mount-vernon_Alexandria-VA.html
In 1799, this estate was home to a community of 317 enslaved men, women, and children who had no choice but to live here. Most of these enslaved people lived and worked on the four outlying farms as rural laborers. About one quarter of the populat…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM24R7_washingtons-vehicles_Alexandria-VA.html
George Washington had several horse-drawn vehicles. Slaves, including Joe, a driver, and Jack, a wagoner, took care of the Mount Vernon vehicles. Travel during the 18th century was difficult. Poorly maintained roads meant that even short journeys …