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|   Native American Presence - Government Island
in Signs of History Native American tribes inhabited this peninsula on Aquia Creek in VA years before the first English settlers arrived. posted by:  La de Boheme location: Virginia date approved: 03/10/2011 last visited: 10/20/2012 |
 view galleryNW2.7 km | Transporting The Stone - Government Island in Signs of History A sign at the location of an old wharf on Government Island on Aquia Creek in Stafford, VA. explains how the stone from the quarry on the peninsula was shipped upriver to Washington, D.C. during the turn of the 19th century. posted by: La de Boheme location: Virginia date approved: 03/07/2011 last visited: 10/20/2012 |
 view galleryNW2.7 km | Site Selection/Architectural Features - Government Island in Signs of History Two signs on the boardwalk to Government Island tell of how and why a quarry on the island was chosen for the building of the nation's capital and other historical uses for the sandstone. posted by: La de Boheme location: Virginia date approved: 03/08/2011 last visited: 01/18/2012 |
 view galleryNW2.7 km | Quarrying The Stone - Government Island in Signs of History A sign at the remnant of a quarry on historic Government Island on Aquia Creek in Stafford, VA. explains the techniques and tools used during turn of the 19th century operations. posted by: La de Boheme location: Virginia date approved: 03/07/2011 last visited: 10/20/2012 |
 view galleryNW2.7 km |  Aquatic Location - Government Island VA
in Flora and Fauna Information Signs A historic island in Stafford County, Virginia is home to many native species of plants and birds. posted by: La de Boheme location: Virginia date approved: 03/03/2011 last visited: 01/18/2012 |
 view galleryNW2.7 km |  Aquia Regional Treatment Facility - Stafford, VA
in Wastewater Treatment Facilities Coal Landing Road, Stafford, VA
Facility was originally constructed as a 3.0 million gallons per day (mgd) facility in 1980. posted by: garmin_geek location: Virginia date approved: 04/21/2011 last visited: never |
 view galleryNW2.7 km | Island Ownership ~ Government Island, Stafford, VA in Signs of History One of several signs discribing the history of Government island. posted by: garmin_geek location: Virginia date approved: 04/18/2011 last visited: 08/06/2011 |
 view galleryNW2.7 km |  Robert Steuart Property Marker - Government Island VA
in U.S. Historic Survey Stones and Monuments A stone property marker over 200 years old still stands at a historic quarry on Aquia Creek which provided stone for the building of the nation's capital. posted by: La de Boheme location: Virginia date approved: 03/02/2011 last visited: 04/18/2011 |
 view galleryNW2.9 km |  Government Island Boardwalk Crossing
in Non-Coastal Boardwalks A long and scenic boardwalk accesses a historic peninsula and natural preserve in Stafford, VA. posted by: La de Boheme location: Virginia date approved: 03/14/2011 last visited: 01/18/2012 |
 view galleryNW2.9 km |  Government Island, Stafford, VA
in Hiking and walking trailheads A new Stafford County, VA park with great walking trails around historic Government Island, the source of "Aquia Sandstone" for the U.S. Capital building. posted by: garmin_geek location: Virginia date approved: 04/18/2011 last visited: 02/11/2021 |
 view galleryNW2.9 km |  Government Island - Stafford County VA
in U.S. National Register of Historic Places A quarry on Aquia Creek provided the sandstone for many structures and buildings in colonial America, including the U.S. Capitol and the White House. posted by: La de Boheme location: Virginia date approved: 11/12/2010 last visited: 04/18/2011 |
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|  Palmer Hayden
in Virginia Historical Markers Located near the parking lot at Widewater State Park. posted by:  flyingmoose location: Virginia date approved: 01/20/2023 last visited: never |
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|  Sam's Pizza & Subs ~ U.S. 1, Stafford, VA
in Independent Pizza Restaurants One of seven locations in the Fredericksburg, VA area. Located across from the Stafford Courthouse. Best Italian sub ever. See website link below for all 7 locations posted by: garmin_geek location: Virginia date approved: 01/26/2009 last visited: 02/05/2021 |
 view galleryW4 km |  American Legion Post 290, Stafford Courthouse, VA
in Obelisks American Legion Post 290 honoring those who serve. Front yard of the Stafford County Courthouse. Corner of U.S. 1 and Route 630. posted by: garmin_geek location: Virginia date approved: 02/03/2009 last visited: 11/16/2014 |
 view galleryW4 km |  Stafford Co. Tri-Centennial - Stafford, VA
in Time Capsules A time capsule buried during Stafford County's tricentennial will be opened on its 400th birthday. posted by: La de Boheme location: Virginia date approved: 06/02/2011 last visited: 12/07/2014 |
 view galleryW4 km |  To Those Who Served - Stafford VA
in Non-Specific Veteran Memorials The American Legion honors the veterans of Stafford County, Virginia. posted by: La de Boheme location: Virginia date approved: 06/02/2011 last visited: never |
 view galleryW4 km |  STAFFORD COURTHOUSE, VA
in American Guide Series Built in 1922, the current courthouse is the third on this site. Most of the early county records were lost during the Civil War. posted by: vhasler location: Virginia date approved: 10/23/2010 last visited: 11/16/2014 |
 view galleryW4 km |  Stafford County Courthouse, Stafford, VA
in Courthouses U.S. 1, Jefferson Davis Hwy & Route 630. posted by: garmin_geek location: Virginia date approved: 02/03/2009 last visited: 11/16/2014 |
 view gallerySE4 km |  Stereo Hotels - Stafford Virginia
in Insect Hotels Two insect hotels within Widewater State Park. posted by: flyingmoose location: Virginia date approved: 01/28/2023 last visited: never |
 view galleryW4 km |  Sister Communities Knot - Stafford VA
in Sister City Monuments A sister knot formed by shrubs commemorates the twinning of Stafford County, Virginia and Stafford Borough, England. posted by: La de Boheme location: Virginia date approved: 06/01/2011 last visited: 12/07/2014 |
 view gallerySE4 km |  Widewater State Park - Stafford, Virginia
in State/Provincial Parks A quiet and serene park on near the tip of the Widewater peninsula. posted by: flyingmoose location: Virginia date approved: 01/24/2023 last visited: never |
 view galleryW4.2 km |  Oklahoma City Bombing, Stafford County Gov't Center, Stafford, VA
in Disaster Memorials In memory of the Oklahoma City tragedy posted by: garmin_geek location: Virginia date approved: 02/06/2009 last visited: 05/31/2010 |
 view galleryW4.2 km |  Stafford County Admin Center Phone Box - VA, USA
in Red Telephone Boxes A classic red telephone box is located in one of the original British colonies of the United States. posted by: La de Boheme location: Virginia date approved: 06/01/2010 last visited: 11/16/2014 |
 view galleryW4.2 km |  Red Phone Booth: A Rotary Club Gift - Stafford VA
in Rotary International Markers A plaque on the inside of a red telephone box identifies it as a gift from the Rotary Club. posted by: La de Boheme location: Virginia date approved: 06/01/2010 last visited: never |
 view galleryW4.2 km |  9/11 Memorial Plaque - Stafford County VA
in 9/11 Memorial Sites A plaque dedicated by the Board of Supervisors and citizens of Stafford County is located at the Administration Center. posted by: La de Boheme location: Virginia date approved: 05/31/2010 last visited: never |
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