Telegraph Road

Historical marker location:

Fort Belvoir, Virginia

( Marker is at the intersection of Telegraph Road (Virginia Route 611) and Fairfax County Parkway (Virginia Route 286), on the left when traveling west on Telegraph Road.)

Marker installed: 2018

The Virginia Colony was known for its tobacco production, which was the main export during the 17th century. Virginia's tobacco exports helped make it one of the wealthiest colonies in North America.