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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2756_the-nations-river_Woodbridge-VA.html
The Potomac River, often referred to as the "Nation's River", has been significant in the Country's history. Colonists traveled on the river and shipped tobacco, timber and grains from its ports. The Potomac River is still a vital resource. Shorel…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UOU_seasonal-encampments-historical_Woodbridge-VA.html
Seasonal Encampments for river fishing were set up at this place the Native Americans called Yosocomico, meaning "within the enclosure". These temporary villages were situated on the shoreline at good fishing spots that the Indians retur…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UOT_swimming-in-bounty-historical_Woodbridge-VA.html
(panel 1) Swimming in Bounty When John Smith and his crew reached the Potomac River in July 1608, they were amazed by the abundance of fish, having seen "neither better fish, more plenty, nor more variety" anywhere. Virginia Indians…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UOS_annoying-the-enemy-historical_Woodbridge-VA.html
(Panel 1) After occupying Alexandria for five days, the British withdrew down the Potomac River in early September 1814. To "annoy or destroy" the British ships, Americans established two gun batteries on opposite shores, about six mile…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UOR_pollution-solution-historical_Woodbridge-VA.html
These two bioretention cells, completed by volunteers in June 2005, are designed to filter run-off from the parking lot, thereby decreasing the pollution entering the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay. The drawing below shows how a bioretention cel…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UOQ_pleasureland-of-the-east-historical_Woodbridge-VA.html
In the late 1950s a large scale gambling resort was planned for Freestone Point. The original scheme boasted a luxury hotel, a golf course and country club, marinas, white sand beaches, swimming pools, tennis, and amusement park and more. Much of …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UOP_iron-pulley-wheel-historical_Woodbridge-VA.html
This artifact was found buried here. It likely served to help pull boats and or nets from the river as part of the fishing activity that occurred here for over 100 years.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UOO_mill-wheel-historical_Woodbridge-VA.html
This mill wheel was donated by Jesse Baldwin and Lewis Wilkins to Leesylvania State Park. It was originally found in Neabsco Creek west of the Interstate 95 bridge. It most likely came from the Taylor Family Foundry and Mill operations (1730-1830)…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UNN_lees-woods-historic-trail-historical_Woodbridge-VA.html
Trail Details Leesylvania State Park lies on a small peninsula on the Potomac, rich with American history. This moderate hike loops through fascinating historical ground, including the Fairfax and Lee family homesteads. The easy-to-follow interpr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NNE_events-along-neabsco-creek_Woodbridge-VA.html
Nearby are the sites of a fort ordered built in 1679, and of the oldest tomb found in the county, that of Rose Peters—1690. Iron mining was begun here as early as 1784. Remains of a colonial furnace, foundry, and mill have been discovered. C…
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