In 1758 when John Bellendie 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.
- Prince William County Historical Commission 1989
Occoquan is a historic little town, but how much do homes here cost?
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Some people are perfectly happy studio apartment with just 500 sqft of living space. Some folks will never be happy with less than 4000 sqft of home. How much space do you need?
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People come from all over the country to be close to Washington DC for either work related reasons or the chance to soak up some of the life it offers. The fast paced city life of DC produces an intense feeling that this place is alive and that is for sure the case as well with the neighboring city. Just over the river exists something of a different caliber to compete with the ambiance and culture that draws so many to this part of the country.
Old Town Alexandria, VA
The city I speak of is Old Town Alexandria. The draw visually for this culture-packed emotion-inducing place is the refreshing architecture that hearkens back to an age long since passed. One drive down the streets of Old Town and you will undoubtedly need to find a spot to park the car and walk around.
On any given evening this place is packed with visitors wanting to soak up some of the history and culture that Old Town has to offer. People will continue doing so far into the future because of the many offerings it has available. If it's dining you're in the mood for, no problem. A walk along the water, no problem. Looking for a lesson in history of ghosts in the area, this is available as well. Here are some of the options that Old Town has to offer on a nightly basis for you to enjoy:
Single-family house at Prospect Hills is in Clifton 20124
Prospect Hills is a community of single-family houses in Fairfax County. The community is served by Fairview Elementary School, Robinson Middle School and Robinson High School.
Prospect Hills is close to Butts Corner. The area is served by Sandy Run Stream Valley Park & Poburn Woods Park and not far from Fairfax County Parkway and Centreville Road.
Virginia Village in Alexandria VA is close to water and Braddock metro.
Townhomes at Virginia Village were built in the 40s and they cost around $500,000 each. Schools serving the neighborhood are: Jefferson-Houston Elementary School, George Washington Middle School and T.C. Williams High School.
