Prince William County, Virginia is rich in history. Formed in 1731, it was named for Prince William, Duke of Cumberland, son of King George II. This blog is intended as a place for descendants and researchers of PWCo families to find and share information.
Saturday, March 26, 2016
Newspaper Tidbit: Old Homes of PWCo
Manassas Journal
13 July 1933
[Photo]
Participants in the program "Old Homes of Prince William" which was presented at the recent meeting of County Homemakers Association.
On the left is Mrs. Benjamin Brown, who represented Effingham; Miss Mildred Ewell told of early days in her own home, Edge Hill; little Clara Bell Carter and Miss Mary Louise Carter pictured interesting happenings at Mt. Atlas and Erindale; and Miss Maude Ewell gave an account of life and conditions during the early years of Bel Air.
[Effingham plantation was recently purchased by a private owner who announced their intention to convert the historic property into a winery. There have been decidedly mixed reactions in the Nokesville community to the plans. ~cgl]
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