National Register of Historic Places

Accokeek Furnace Archeological Site (44ST53)

Stafford, Stafford County, Virginia
Listed
May 14, 1984
Type
Site
Period
Listed
Ref No.
84003598

About this property

Accokeek Furnace Archeological Site is a historic archaeological site located near Stafford, Stafford County, Virginia. The Principio Company of Cecil County, Maryland, constructed the Accokeek Iron Furnace about 1726 on land leased from Augustine Washington, father of George Washington. After his death in 1743, his son Lawrence Washington inherited his interest in the company and furnace. When he died in 1752, his share descended to his brother Augustine Washington Jr. Operations at this site ceased around 1753. A historical marker denoting this site is located on the grounds of Colonial Forge High School. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.

Location

Stafford, Stafford County, Virginia

Categories

INDUSTRYHISTORIC - NON-ABORIGINAL
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When was Accokeek Furnace Archeological Site (44ST53) listed on the National Register?

Accokeek Furnace Archeological Site (44ST53) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 14, 1984.

What type of historic resource is Accokeek Furnace Archeological Site (44ST53)?

Accokeek Furnace Archeological Site (44ST53) is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Accokeek Furnace Archeological Site (44ST53) is recorded as the listed era.

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