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Occoquan is derived from an Algonquian Doeg Indian word, meaning "at the end of the water". [8] 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.
Occoquan may refer to: Occoquan, Virginia; Occoquan River; Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge; Lorton and Occoquan Railroad; Occoquan Workhouse (prison)
The Occoquan River is a tributary of the Potomac River in Northern Virginia, where it serves as part of the boundary between Fairfax and Prince William counties. The river is a scenic area, and several local high schools and colleges use the river for the sport of rowing .
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Marumsco – from the Algonquin word for "island rock". [1] Massanetta Springs; Matoaca – after Pocahontas's birthname, Matoaka. [2] District of Matoaca; Massanutten. Massanutten Mountain; Massaponax; Mattaponi – named after the Mattaponi people. Mattaponi River; Mattaponi Wildlife Management Area; Mattaponi Bluffs Wildlife Management Area
Occoquan Historic District is a national historic district located at Occoquan, Prince William County, Virginia. It encompasses 60 contributing buildings in the town of Occoquan. The buildings are predominantly frame, two-story, residential structures although the earliest examples are constructed of stone or brick.
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The Occoquan Boat Club (OBC), founded in 1979 by Rick Evans, is a major boating club located on the reservoir, organizing rowing, sponsoring crew races, sending teams to regattas, and advocating rowing in Northern Virginia. The OBC has 180 members and has over 19 shells, recognizable by their red and black striping on the bow. [4]