Barford

Barford is a Virginia historical marker in Lancaster County, dedicated 1986.

Lancaster County · dedicated 1986 · Rte. 604, at intersection with Rte. 611

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Located one mile south on land lying between the eastern and western branches of the Corotoman River, is the site of Barford, the dwelling of Captain Thomas Carter who was living there by 1674. A gift from his father-in-law, Edward Dale, the property remained in the Carter family until 1782 when it was sold to Colonel James Gordon, Jr. by Edward Carter, great-grandson of Captain Thomas Carter.

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