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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1W33_o-bannon-hall-a-war-memorial_Stafford-VA.html
In command of a small mixed naval force, on 27 April 1805, he seized the harbor fortress of Derna, Tripoli, and raised the American Flag for the first time in the old world.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VKD_charles-adams-bryan-historical_Stafford-VA.html
Born in Maryland, Bryan and his family settled in the Stafford Courthouse area around 1869. He served as Deputy Clerk of Court from 1869-1871 and from 1877-1885. In 1887 he became Clerk of Court and served in that position until 1911. During his y…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UE7_sherwood-forest-historical_Fredericksburg-VA.html
Sherwood Forest, also known as the Fitzhugh
House, was built just northeast of here in the
first half of the 19th century. During the Civil
War, Union forces used the property as
communications center and observation post
most notably in Apri…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1U2Z_caretaker-cottage-historical_Falmouth-VA.html
From construction of the main house ca. 1880, until the end of the Civil War, life at Belmont was intertwined with the institution of slavery. An 1815 Falmouth property list shows that then resident Susannah Knox owned four slaves over age 12. Num…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1U2X_welcome-to-our-trails-historical_Falmouth-VA.html
The trails at Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont fulfill the wishes of Corinne Melchers, who hoped visitors could someday walk the estate's beautiful woods and riverside setting.
One-and-a-half miles of paths cover a varied terrain to the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QTN_anthony-burns_Falmouth-VA.html
Anthony Burns was born into slavery in Stafford County. In 1854 Burns escaped from Richmond, where he had been hired out, to Boston. His owner demanded his return under the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850. Burns' arrest on 24 May 1854 inspired abolitio…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NO2_f-a-18a-hornet_Stafford-VA.html
Following the attacks of September 11, 2001, members of Marine Fighter attack Squadron 321 reported to Andrews Air Base to prepare for their role in defense of Washington D.C. On the morning of September 12th, the squadron Commanding Officer, LtCo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NNU_cavalry-affairs_Fredericksburg-VA.html
Near here Wade Hampton with a small cavalry force surprised and captured 5 officers and 87 men of the Third Pennsylvania Cavalry, November 28, 1862. At that time Burnside was moving toward Fredericksburg. On February 25, 1863, Fitz Lee, on a recon…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NNS_brooke-virginia_Stafford-VA.html
In 1921, Jethro Kloss opened this Health Food Factory. It was on this site that he started writing "Back to Eden" the ground-breaking guide to herbal therapy.
Jethro Kloss is considered by many to be the father of the organic health foo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LHA_union-army-ninth-corps_Fredericksburg-VA.html
In the winter of 1863-1863, following the Battle of Fredericksburg, Colonel Edward Harland's Union brigade camped on this site. Six infantry regiments comprised the brigade: the 4th Rhode Island and the 8th, 11th, 15th, 16th and 21st Connecticut. …