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

Gustavus Brown Wallace
Born 1810 – Died 1882
Gustavus Brown Wallace (1810-1882) was the son of John Wallace (1761-1829) and Elizabeth Hooe (c.1766-1851) and the grandson of Dr. Michael Wallace (1719-1767) of Ellerslie, Stafford County, Virginia. In 1832 Gustavus married Emily Travers Daniel (c.1806-1869), the daughter of Travers Daniel, Jr. (1763-1813) and Mildred Stone (1772-1837). Some years prior to her death, Mildred (Stone) Daniel purchased from the heirs of her son, Moncure Daniel (c.1809-1831), Crow’s Nest, the old Daniel Plantation on Potomac Creek. Mildred willed Crow’s Nest to Emily and Gustavus Wallace and they resided there until being forced to flee the invasion of Union troops during the War Between the States. Before leaving the property, the soldiers stole what they wanted and then burned the house to the ground. In 1872 Gustavus B. Wallace was appointed one of the commissioners of the Free Bridge between Fredericksburg and Stafford County. This is now known as the Falmouth Bridge. Emily is buried in the yard at Ellerslie.

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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