You searched for Postal Code: 22554
Page 7 of 8 — Showing results 61 to 70 of 75
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UY_aquia-landing_Stafford-VA.html
The Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad was extended to its terminus here at Aquia Landing in 1846. By steamboat and railroad, travelers from Washington, D.C., to Richmond could complete in 9 hours a journey that took 38 hours by stageco…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UV_aquia-landing_Stafford-VA.html
Aquia Landing's location on the Potomac River, coupled with its access to the R.F.&P. Railroad, made it an important supply base for the Union army. Food, clothing and other equipment were shipped down the Potomac River, unloaded here, and sent to…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM168_nolan-h-gray-reservoir_Stafford-VA.html
Nolan H. Gray ReservoirDedicated to the Memory ofNolan H. GrayGunnery SergeantU. S. Marine Corps19 July 1941 - 7 February 1968
Twice Deputy Game Warden, Marine Corps Base, Quantico, Virginia. He was active in all phases of conservation and wild…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTT_accokeek-iron-furnace_Stafford-VA.html
The Principio Company constructed the Accokeek Iron Furnace nearby about 1726 on land leased from Augustine Washington (father of George Washington), who became a partner. After Washington's death in 1743, his son Lawrence inherited his interest i…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTJ_battle-of-aquia-landing_Stafford-VA.html
This gun emplacement participated in the first significant battle of the Civil War between the U.S. Navy and Batteries of the Rebel State on May 31 and June 1, 1861. Colonel William C. Bate of the Tennessee (Walker) Legion successfully manned four…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSX_fleurries_Stafford-VA.html
Former house of Miss Anne E. Moncure,The existing portion of the house was moved in 1987 to this site, now owned by the Aquia Church.
Marked by the Bill of Rights Chapter,National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution,April 26, 1998.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSD_aquia-landing_Stafford-VA.html
Within weeks after Virginia seceded from the Union in the spring of 1861, state troops began fortifying Aquia Landing. One artillery battery was established on the waterfront while additional batteries, like this one, covered the landing from near…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSC_aquia-landing_Stafford-VA.html
The straight, level road you used to get here was once the bed of the Richmond, Fredericksburg, and Potomac Railroad. As its name implies, the railroad ran from Richmond, through Fredericksburg, to the Potomac River, ending here at Aquia landing. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMS5_union-redoubt-3_Stafford-VA.html
Established on this spot in February of 1863, by New York troops of the 12th Corps, 2nd Division, Army of the Potomac, Redoubt #3 was manned by up to 100 soldiers and supported by 4 rifled artillery pieces. It guarded the approaches to the Union S…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMS4_union-redoubt-no-3_Stafford-VA.html
On the ridge to the north stood the third of three large fortifications or redoubts built during February and March of 1863 by the Army of the Potomac. This redoubt protected Aquia Landing and the nearby camps of the Union 12th Corps. The fortific…