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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM59J_ellerslie_Washington-VA.html
One-half mile southeast of this location is Ellerslie, which was built in 1814 by French Hugenot Col. John Jett and his wife Hannah Calvert for their son James Jett, Jr., on a 1,000-acre tract. In 1749, George Washington named Jett Street in the t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM58H_cavalry-engagement_Sperryville-VA.html
Near this place an engagement took place between Robertson's brigade and the First Maine Cavalry, July 5, 1862.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM57P_washington-virginia_Washington-VA.html
One of more than thirty Washingtons in the United States, only this town, "The First Washington of All," was surveyed and platted by George Washington on the 24th day of July (old style) 1749. He was assisted by John Lonem and Edward Corder as cha…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM57N_campaign-of-second-manassas_Amissville-VA.html
Here, J.E.B. Stuart, raiding around Pope's army, turned northeast, August 22, 1862. He passed through Warrenton and went on to Catlett's Station, where he captured some of Pope's wagons, in one of which were found Pope's order book and uniform.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM56V_campaign-of-second-manassas_Amissville-VA.html
Here Stonewall Jackson, on his march around Pope's army by way of Jeffersonton to Bristoe Station, turned north, August 25, 1862.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM56P_the-town-of-washington-virginia_Washington-VA.html
Surveyed and platted by George Washington with the assistance of John Lonem and Edward Corder, as chainmen; August 4, 1849.
Organized and established as a town by the General Assembly of Virginia, December 14, 1896.
Incorporated as a municip…