August 2 To the town of Occoquan

Stopped here originally to get a Journey Through Hallowed Ground stamp, found this marker as well, next to the visitor center for the town.  

Town of Occoquan

Inscription. In 1758 when John Ballendine built his dwelling, “Rockledge,” at Occoquan, the town began to prosper. By 1765 it was a flourishing industrial settlement with grist mills, foundry, and tobacco warehouses. “Rockledge” and a portion of Merchants (Grist) Mill still stand at the west end of Mill Street. Occoquan, a strategic point on the river, saw skirmishes during the Civil War. Gen. Wade Hampton headquartered here in 1862 at the Hammill Hotel. The building still stands at the corner of Union and Commerce Streets. Erected 1989 by Prince William County Historical Commission. (Marker Number 31.) Marker series. This marker is included in the Virginia, Prince William County Historical Commission marker series. Location. 38° 41′ N, 77° 15.577′ W. Marker is in Occoquan, Virginia, in Prince William County. Marker is at the intersection of Washington Street (Virginia Route 253) and Mill Street, on the right when traveling north on Washington Street