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.
VR
Explore and experience Stafford’s history during the Revolutionary War period using Virtual Reality.
Historical Figure of the Week
Travers Daniel Moncure
Born 1811 – Died 1886
Travers Daniel Moncure (1811-1886) was the son of John Moncure, III (1772-1822) of Clermont, Stafford County, Virginia. Travers was born on that farm, but later resided at Oakwood, a 150-acre tract on Meadow Branch in Wide Water. His home was near the old Brent’s Mill that drew its power from Meadow Branch. Travers D. Moncure was a Commissioner of the Revenue for Stafford County from at least 1841 to 1850. He was a justice of the peace from at least 1840 to 1852.
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.
Get Involved
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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