VA-A12 House of First Settler

Marker text: HOUSE OF FIRST SETTLER

Springdale, home of Colonel John Hite, son of Joise Hite, leader of the first settlers in this section, was built in 1753. Just to the south are the ruins of Hite's Fort, built about 1734.

Conservation & Development Commission 1927

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Location: US 11 (northbound) north of Stephans City., Frederick County, Virginia

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