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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1C2G_quarrying-the-stone_Stafford-VA.html
Background: The same geologic attributes responsible for Stafford's rich deposits of iron ore and other metals, also rendered a unique and eventually much desired type of sandstone called "freestone." As a result, a significant stone quarrying ind…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1C2F_the-daniel-bridge_Stafford-VA.html
The Daniel Bridge first appears in county records on a deed map dated 1837. The bridge had three sandstone piers, the remnants of which are still visible today and which likely supported a wood superstructure. The bridge likely took its name from …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1C2E_union-eleventh-corps-artillery_Stafford-VA.html
Eleventh Corps artillery units in 1863 were equipped with 3-inch ordnance rifles and 4.62-inch model 1857 Napoleon cannon often referred to as 12-pounders. Ordnance rifles could fire a solid or hollow 3-inch, iron, buIlet-shaped projectile nearly …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1C2D_union-batteries-at-accokeek-creek_Stafford-VA.html
By late May 1863 Major-General Joseph Hooker, likely concerned over a possible attack to cut off or capture his supply depot at Aquia Landing, adjusted his lines. Four additional batteries were built in the 11th Corps area south of the Accokeek. T…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1C2C_potomac-church-road_Stafford-VA.html
The Potomac Church Road dates from the 17th century. During the late 18th century, and well into the 19th century, this road and the Old Telegraph Road to its west, now roughly Route 1 were primary travel routes connecting Stafford with important …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1C2B_union-army-winter-camp-remains_Stafford-VA.html
You are now standing inside the perimeter of what was once a Union 11th Corps winter camp. Soldiers not only camped and drilled here, but also built roads and fortifications in and around this park. Since the Civil War, the majority of Stafford's …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18CB_sandstone-quarry_Stafford-VA.html
On the trail to the right of the picnic area beyond this sign are the remains of a late 18th and early 19th century sandstone quarry. Archaeological reports on this site noted that stone quarried here was loaded onto scows or shallow boats and tak…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18C0_union-battery_Stafford-VA.html
At 200 feet above sea level, this is the highest of the three batteries in this park. Its three-faced parapet allowed it to support other nearby batteries and encampments against attacks from multiple directions. Its very steep approaches would ha…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18BX_11th-corps-road_Stafford-VA.html
On 15 Feb 1863 Major-General Joseph Hooker directed that the road passing about one mile to the west of Brooke's Station and leading to Stafford Court House be put in condition to be practicable for artillery at all times, corduroying it where nec…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18BL_union-battery_Stafford-VA.html
The largest and strongest battery in this park; this one contains nearly 300 linear feet of parapet 30 feet thick. The foundation of a large blockhouse also remains. The battery could have supported all three nearby batteries. Its blockhouse also …