Lorton History
Colchester's Former Life as Port on the Potomac
Former town was once a hub for tobacco, more
An archeological project now underway at the site of the town of Colchester near the mouth of the Occoquan River will undoubtedly produce some very interesting information about what life was like in that colonial port. But surprisingly, there is already a wealth of knowledge on the area assembled in a book written by the late historian and author Edith Moore Sprouse and published by Fairfax County in 1975. Sprouse’s love of history, her unbounded curiosity and her ability to ferret out the most miniscule of details makes this meticulously researched book, "Colchester: Colonial Port on the Potomac," a treasure for those seeking to know more about the history of Colchester. First explored in 1608 by Captain John Smith, this area along the …
Susan Francis
9:04 am on Thursday, June 9, 2011
Residents Meet Their Colonial Neighbors - another Lorton Patch article about Colchester http://lorton.patch.com/articles/residents-meet-their-colonial-neighbors more ›