Accokeek Furnace Archeological Site Explained

Accokeek Furnace Archeological Site
Designated Other1:Virginia Landmarks Register
Designated Other1 Date:March 20, 1984[1]
Designated Other1 Number:089-0066
Designated Other1 Num Position:bottom
Nearest City:Stafford, Virginia
Added:May 15, 1984
Area:less than one acre
Refnum:84003598

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.[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Virginia Landmarks Register. Virginia Department of Historic Resources. 5 June 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130921053819/http://www.dhr.virginia.gov/registers/register_counties_cities.htm. 2013-09-21. dead.
  2. Web site: Historical Marker Database: Accokeek Iron Furnace .