DAR Marker Commemorating Margaret Brent

DAR marker at Jones Point Park commemorating Margaret Brent (ca. 1601-1671) who owned the park land in the 17th century. She was the first woman landholder in Virginia. Placed on the grounds west of the lighthouse by the Daughters of the American Revolution in 1978. DSC_0223

A Lighthouse on the Potomac River

April 13th 2013
Many lighthouse fans are surprised to learn that there is a lighthouse near Washington, DC, on the Potomac River. Jones Point Lighthouse is located in Jones Point Park, at the southern edge of Alexandria, Virginia. The wood frame lighthouse is no longer active and has not been since 1926. But it has an interesting story and sits on top of an historic landmark. The lighthouse was built in 1856 a ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more

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