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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FZT_english-knot-garden_Stafford-VA.html
In 1992, the Borough of Stafford, England and Stafford, Virginia, Friendship Association was established in recognition of the close cultural and historical ties between the two communities. In 1994, this English Knot Garden was planted to celebra…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FXV_mt-olive-baptist-church_Stafford-VA.html
Stafford's First African American Church. Founded May 16, 1818 near Roseville by Rev. Horace Crutcher, along with five others. Original place of worship was a slab wood arbor. Recognizing the importance of enlightening individuals both spiritually…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FUH_austin-run-pyrite-mine_Stafford-VA.html
Pyrite, an important source of sulfuric acid, was discovered in Stafford in 1902. Mining commenced near Smith Reservoir in 1903 but soon moved south to Garrisonville Road in what is now Hampton Oaks subdivision. The main shaft was 650 feet deep. I…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FS1_crows-nest-natural-area-preserve-virginias-state-natural-area-preserves_Stafford-VA.html
Crow's Nest Natural Area Preserve
Situated on a peninsula located between Accokeek and Potomac creeks in Stafford County, Crow's Nest Natural Area Preserve contains extensive mature coastal plain hardwood forests and wetland communities. Much…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FRZ_john-smith-explores-the-chesapeake_Stafford-VA.html
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Captain Smith explored the Chesapeake Bay in the early 1600s seeking precious metals and a passage to Asia. He traveled the James, Chickahominy, and York rivers in 1607, and led two major expeditions from Jamestown in 1608. Smith and hi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FR3_aquia-landing_Stafford-VA.html
Aquia Landing was a significant gateway for enslaved people seeking freedom, including William and Ellen Craft, Henry "Box" Brown, and John Washington. Aquia Landing was the RF&P Railroad terminus from 1842-1872, and the only direct rail…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FM5_marine-officers-basic-class-6-67_Stafford-VA.html
May we never forget to honor and pay tribute to our fellow classmates who paid the ultimate price and sacrificed their lives in Vietnam. Any one of us could have had our name listed, but it was only by God's Grace that we were spared. We hope and …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FM3_basic-school-class-of-2-1965_Stafford-VA.html
In memory of these brave instructors and Lieutenants of C company, TBS 2-65 who served here from August 1964 to February 1965 and entered the Vietnam conflict as one of the first Basic School classes to do so. They Gallantly gave their lives for C…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EMJ_lynchburg-history_Madison-Heights-VA.html
In front of you is the Percival's Island Natural Area, a mile-and-a-half-long refuge that is bisected by the RiverWalk Section of the James River Heritage Trail. The 56-acre island reflects centuries of natural and human expansion, development, an…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DWO_original-federal-boundary-stone-sw-5_Arlington-VA.html
Original Federal BoundaryStone 1921 - 1952District of ColumbiaPlaced 1791-1792Protected by Keystone ChapterDaughters of the American Revolution