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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2YI_the-lee-and-fairfax-family-cemetery_Woodbridge-VA.html
The Lee and Fairfax Family Cemetery is located on this ridge top overlooking the Occoquan Bay. The Lees established the cemetery with the death of Henry Lee II on August 15, 1787. His wife Lucy Lee, the only other member of the Lee family to be bu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2YG_a-railroad-runs-through-it_Woodbridge-VA.html
The railway line that lies between Neabsco and Powells Creek was completed in 1872 by the Alexandria and Fredericksburg Railroad. This was no easy taks considering the steep terrain, which required numerous deep cuts and fills to maintain a gentle…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2YF_powells-creek-crossing_Woodbridge-VA.html
Efforts began in 1864, but it wasn't until July 2, 1872, with the aid of the Pennsylvania Railroad, that this section of rail line opened for service. The crossing at Powell's Creek was 1,100 feet in length and constructed of heavy timber supplied…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2OZ_freedom-high-school-sundial-memorial_Woodbridge-VA.html
In memory of the citizens of Prince William County and other Americans who lost their lives on September 11, 2001
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2NA_freestone-point-earthworks_Woodbridge-VA.html
On August 22, 1861, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee issued orders to blockade the Potomac River by building a series of artillery positions that would command the sailing channel. One of these positions was on the grounds of his ancestral home, Lee…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1K6_military-operations_Woodbridge-VA.html
Preparatory to the Battle of Yorktown (c.?1781) General Washington ordered a troop road cut through this area to move American and French forces via the ford on the Occoquan River at Wolf Run Shoals. The road was again used during the Civil War fo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JS_bacon-race-church-and-cemetery_Woodbridge-VA.html
The first of three churches, variously known as Occoquan Meeting House, Bacon Race Church, and Oak Grove Church, was built on this site c. 1774. Led by Elder David Thomas, it was Prince William County's first Baptist Church. These churches were Ol…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JO_oak-grove-bacon-race-church_Woodbridge-VA.html
This was the first Baptist Church established in Prince William County, circa 1774. It was led by Elder David Thomas. This was the first of three churches at this site. The last church built in, 1836, stood until it collapsed on Christmas Eve, 198…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JC_roll-of-honor_Woodbridge-VA.html
WORLD WAR IHugh Corum · William Nickens · Harry Hatcher · Omer Smith · Champ L. Jones · Maurice Beavers · Eugene Ross · G. O. Lynch · John C. Blight · John Berry · Floyd Whetzel…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1J0_9-11-liberty-memorial_Woodbridge-VA.html
This memorial is dedicated to the greater Prince William area residents and all those who died as a result of the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001. The shape of the reflecting pool and plaza recall the 184 lives lost at the Pe…