About this Month's Masthead
In celebration of Winter in Occoquan, the masthead this month is
devoted to some scenes in the town shot during previous winter
seasons.
Picture descriptions of the shops going from left to right
- A view up Tanyard Hill Road
Tanyard Hill Road as seen after a winter storm. This road
is but one of three roads that lead to the Town of Occoquan.
It is also the only road without a signal light. It is
much used by rush hour traffic as part of a cut through from
Gorden Blvd, through the town and down Tanyard Hill Road to Old
Bridge Road. On January 10th the Prince William County
Board of County Commissioners will be voting on a proposal which
will forever change the town and this road.
- The Welcome Sign into Historic
Occoquan
At the corner of Commerce and Washington Streets, the
welcome sign greats visitor's to the Town Of Occoquan. It
is also in Front of Mom's Apple Pie and across the street from
the Coffee House of Occoquan
- Snow covered Gazebo
The roof of the Gazebo in Mamie Davis Park covered in snow.
- Famous Occoquan Lamp post
This is just one of several gas lamps that are located in the
Historic District in the Town of Occoquan
- Red Cardinal
The Town of Occoquan is a bird sanctuary. This picture of
a red cardinal was taken after a very heavy snow storm.
- The Coffee House of Occoquan
The back entrance to the Coffee House. Known
for it's Hot Chocolate and live music on the weekends, they also
have superb Green Mountain Coffee.
- Spinaweb
Spinaweb is famous the world over for it's fine specialty
weaving. Fortunately for us, they have a lot of items that
help keep people warm when it's cold outside. The weaving
is performed in the shop.
- Jerry's Occoquan Jewelers
Brenda Root Monn of Jerry's Occoquan Jewelers is caught in this
picture doing her part to keep the side walks of Occoquan clear
of snow after a severe snow storm.
- The Mill House Museum
Located at the end of Mill Street, the museum is jam packed with
history of the Town and has loads of information.
- Town Hall
The location of many action packed Town Hall meetings Town Hall
is located at the corner of Mill and Ellicott Streets.
- The Golden Goose
It is forever Christmas at the Golden Goose located at
the corner of Mill and Union Streets
- The Occoquan Post Office
They were open when this shot was taken. Enough
said.
- Famous Occoquan Lamp Post and Snow Covered Gazebo
This show provided a nice view of the famous lamp post
and the gazebo in Mamie Davis Park in the background.
- A view of Tanyard Hill Road
One final shot of this road that is used by so many
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