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The land encompassing the earth fast house at Rokeby was apparently part of a patent of 6350 acres awarded to John Waugh on March 2,1691. Some of the land passed from John Waugh to his son Joseph Waugh on Oct 1, 1731. Then to William Waugh, son of John or Joseph. At some time, Dr. John Michael Wallace purchased the land. Documentary evidence shows that Dr. Michael Wallace arrived in Virginia in 1734. He is identified: Wallace, Dr. Michael (1719-1767), King George County; son

We know that King George was formed in 1720 and the boundaries have changed throughout the years. But do you know where those borders were located? Westmoreland County always says that the Leedstown Resolutions at Leedstown was signed in their county in 1766. But did you know that Leedstown was actually in King George County in 1766? Stafford County claims President George Washington was raised in their county at Ferry Farm. Did you know that Ferry Farm was in King George Cou

info from https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/historic-registers/048-0026/ The Woodlawn Historic and Archaeological District encompasses...

One of two remaining Virginia colonial churches with a true Greek Cross plan and two tiers of windows, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church was...

The two picturesque outbuildings at this busy highway intersection in King George County are the remnants of the extensive 18th-century...

information from https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/historic-registers/048-0015/ The architectural formality that could be achieved in a...

information from https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/historic-registers/048-0013/ The 110 acres that comprise Millbank are located west of Port...

information taken from https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/historic-registers/048-0012/ Marmion was the King George County seat of the...

information from https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/historic-registers/048-0010/ Its rectangular plan, hipped roof, and side entrance, make...

information from https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/historic-registers/048-0007/ The tiny but visually engaging Emmanuel Church is part of...

information taken from https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/historic-registers/048-0044/ On a ridge overlooking the Potomac River in King George...

information from https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/historic-registers/048-0041/ The unpretentious frame dwelling of Cleydael was built in 1859...

information from https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/historic-registers/048-5007/ The modest style and size of Ralph Bunche High School in King...

information from https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/historic-registers/048-0027/ Belle Grove belongs to a group of sophisticated...

information from https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/historic-registers/048-0019/ Built circa 1828, Rokeby is a Federal-style country mansion in...

info fom https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/historic-registers/048-0024/ Built in 1786, White Plains is located in King George County,...