Occoquan, Virginia
Occoquan is a town of 910 people in Fairfax County, Virginia, founded in 1765.
Why visit Occoquan
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 40 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Occoquan Historic District, Fairfax Arms, Occoquan Regional Park and Hamill Mill Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Occoquan
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About Occoquan
Occoquan () is a town in eastern Prince William County, Virginia, United States, founded in 1804. As of the 2020 census, Occoquan had a population of 1,035. The current mayor is Earnest W. Porta Jr.
From the Wikipedia article Occoquan, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks10
Occoquan Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Virginia, United States
Fairfax Arms
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Place in Virginia listed on National Register of Historic Places
Lorton Reformatory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic prison in Virginia, United States
Rockledge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Building in Virginia, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
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Hoffmasters Marina
Marina and boat launch · 0.7 mi
1214 Swan Point Road, Woodbridge
Occoquan Harbor Marina
Marina and boat launch · 1.3 mi
13180 marina Way, Woodbridge
Prince William Marina
Marina and boat launch · 0.6 mi
12849 Gordeon Boulevard, Woodbridge
Restaurants and cafes40
Mill Street Sweets
Ice cream
Welcome to Mill Street Sweets, the heart of family-owned sweetness in the Historic Occoquan District, VA. Delight in a tempting array of...
305 Mill Street, Occoquan
Su-Th 12:00-20:00, Fr-Sa 12:00-21:00
The Secret Garden Cafe
Restaurant
404 Mill Street, Occoquan Historic District
Mo-Th 09:00-21:00; Fr 09:00-22:00; Sa 08:00-22:00; Su 08:00-21:00
Lakeside Cafe and Grill
Restaurant · Burger, Sandwich · 1.2 mi
2233 Tacketts Mill Drive, Lake Ridge
28 more on the map.
History
Occoquan is derived from an Algonquian Doeg Indian word, meaning "at the end of the water". Located on the Occoquan River, Occoquan was long a site of indigenous peoples' habitation. Like the British colonists after them, they relied on the river for transportation and trade, as well as fish. Early in the 1600s Capt. John Smith sailed and explored the Occoquan River. In 1608, when the first European reached Northern Virginia, the Tauxenent tribe (also known by the English as the "Dogues") had its main village at the mouth of the Occoquan River. This tribe was more closely associated with neighbors such as the Piscataways (located across the Potomac River in what is now Maryland) than the other Algonquian-speaking tribes to the south. The local chief was called a Tayac, who was subservient to an "emperor" located in Prince George's County.
By 1765, Anglo-American colonists had established an industrial settlement at Occoquan, with grist mills and tobacco warehouses. The Merchants Mill established by Quaker Nathaniel Ellicot may have been the first automated grist mill in the nation. It operated for 175 years until destroyed by fire.
During the Civil War, the post office passed letters and packages between North and South. River silting reduced ship traffic to Occoquan and ended its days as a port, as did the shift in traffic to railroads.
From the History section of Occoquan, Virginia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship14
Silverbook Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Ebenezer Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.5 mi
13020 Telegraph Road, Woodbridge
Emmanuel Presbyterian Mission Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.4 mi
13403 Baxter Street, Woodbridge
Mount Olive Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.5 mi
13111 Telegraph Road, Woodbridge
Saint Paul United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 1.3 mi
1400 G Street, Woodbridge
Iglisia Evangelic Apostoles Y Profetas Vida Eterna
Church · 1.4 mi
1312 Horner Road, Woodbridge
Woodbridge Church of the Brethren
Church · 1.5 mi
13300 Millwood Drive, Woodbridge
Shopping10
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries43
Healthcare5
Map of Occoquan
142 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 28°F | 2.7 in | 3.5 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 30°F | 2.4 in | 5.8 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 37°F | 3.6 in | 1.4 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 47°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 76°F | 57°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 66°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 71°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 69°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 62°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 50°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 39°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 49°F | 32°F | 3.3 in | 1.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Quantico Mcas (13 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Fairfax County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-09-11: Hurricane Florence (Hurricane)
- 2016-03-07: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Davison Army Airfield (DAA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Laurel Hill 2 mi northeast, about 3 min by car
- Lake Ridge 2 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Lorton 3 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- Woodbridge 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Potomac Mills 3 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Crosspointe 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Newington Forest 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Dale City 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- South Run 5 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Newington 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Occoquan, Virginia - main street 2, User:AlbertHerring, CC BY 3.0
- Occoquan Historic District 2020t, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Occoquan Historic District 2020u, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Occoquan Historic District 2020s, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Occoquan Historic District 2020r, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-10-10 09 56 22 View north along Virginia State Route 123 (Gordon Boulevard) at Commerce Street in Occoquan, Prince William County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Occoquan Historic District 2020b, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Occoquan Historic District 2020a, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-10-10 09 57 39 View south along Virginia State Route 123 (Gordon Boulevard) at Commerce Street in Occoquan, Prince William County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Occoquan Historic District 2020c, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Occoquan Historic District 2020d, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Occoquan Historic District 2020e, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Occoquan Historic District 2020i, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Occoquan Historic District 2020f, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Occoquan Historic District 2020g, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Occoquan Historic District 2020h, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Occoquan Historic District 2020j, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Occoquan Historic District 2020k, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Occoquan Historic District 2020l, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Occoquan Historic District 2020m, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Occoquan Historic District 2020v, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Occoquan Historic District 2020o, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Occoquan Historic District 2020n, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Occoquan Historic District 2020q, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Occoquan Historic District 2020p, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- A great tombstone in Occoquan - panoramio, olekinderhook, CC BY 3.0
- 2018-03-18 11 41 52 View west-southwest across the Occoquan River Bridge (Virginia State Route 123) towards downtown Occoquan, Prince William County, Virginia from a trail within Occoquan Regional..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-03-18 12 13 38 View down a small stream where it joins the Occoquan River within Occoquan Regional Park in Laurel Hill, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-03-18 10 48 11 View north along a wooded walking path and road within Occoquan Regional Park in Laurel Hill, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-03-18 11 44 20 View up into the canopy of a grove of pine trees from a trail within Occoquan Regional Park in Laurel Hill, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-03-18 12 17 26 View west-southwest towards the Occoquan River Bridge (Virginia State Route 123) and beyond towards downtown Occoquan, Prince William County, Virginia from Occoquan Regional Park..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-03-18 11 44 33 View north along a trail through a grove of pine trees within Occoquan Regional Park in Laurel Hill, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Occoquan Regional Park, markcbrennan, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 2018-03-18 11 45 06 View up into the canopy of a grove of pine trees from a trail within Occoquan Regional Park in Laurel Hill, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-10-26 12 16 32 View north along Virginia State Route 123 (Ox Road) just north of the Occoquan River in Laurel Hill, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bricks (Occoquan Regional Park), markcbrennan, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 2018-03-18 12 08 57 View south along a trail through a grove of pine trees within Occoquan Regional Park in Laurel Hill, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- OCCOQUAN HISTORIC DISTRICT, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Silverbrook-methodist005, Slowking4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fairfax-arms016, Slowking4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lorton Reformatory - from the quad4, User:AlbertHerring, CC BY 3.0
- Rockledge, Occoquan, VA, Skvely, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Occoquan Regional Park Shelter, Quidster4040 at English Wikipedia, CC0
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