Welcome to
Discover Stafford
Stafford County spans more than 400
years of significant contributions in the
building of our nation.
We invite you to explore the stories we
know, add the stories not yet told, and
stay engaged as we celebrate and
Discover Stafford together!
Stafford Stories
Explore the stories and images of Stafford County. These stories are part of the history of a county, then a state, then a nation. It’s all connected. Stafford’s stories are America’s stories.
Heritage Trail
Explore and experience Stafford’s African American history spanning 300 years in Stafford County.
Historical Figure of the Week
Col. Enoch Mason
Born c.1766 – Died 1828
Col. Enoch Mason (c.1766-1828) was the son of John Mason (1722-c.1796) and the grandson of George Mason (16_-c.1729) of Aquia. This seems to be a different family from that of George Mason (1725-1792) of Stafford and Gunston Hall, Fairfax County. Enoch Mason owned some 2,461 acres in Stafford and lived at Clover Hill in the Roseville area of Stafford. His plantation includes what’s now Roseville Plantation subdivision. In 1796 he married Lucy Wiley Roy (died 1815), the daughter of Wiley Roy (1747-1816) and Sarah Fowke (1748-1821) of King George County. Enoch Mason was a veteran of the War of 1812. He served as a magistrate in Stafford from at least 1797 to 1828 and was county sheriff in 1810.
History in Stafford
Explore the past with our interactive historical map, featuring artifacts and locations throughout history. Zoom in to discover more information and click on markers to learn more about specific time periods and places.
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Discover Stafford is looking for volunteers for our upcoming events and projects. If you can spare some time to help out, it would be greatly appreciated. Even just a few hours can make a big difference.
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