Town of Occoquan
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theroths3
N 38° 41.137 W 077° 15.734
18S E 303234 N 4284318
Early establishment of Town of Occoquan
Waymark Code: WM146N
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 01/08/2007
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Nathaniel Ellicott formally established the town in 1804, bringing to fruition industrial and commercial developments begun 'at or near the falls of Occoquan' by John Ballendine c. 1750 the estuary of the Occoquan has attracted the attention of travelers since the time of John Smith. Adjacent lands were patented by the 1650s; copper was being shipped from 'King' Carter's landing, and tobacco from a public warehouse by the 1780s.
Marker Title: Town of Occoquan
Marker Location: Occoquan, end of Mill St.
County or Independent City: Prince William Co.
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Program Sponsor: Prince William County Historical Commission - 1976
Marker Number: Not listed
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