Staunton River State Park
This park was developed by the National Park Service, Interior Department, through the Civilian Conservation Corps, in conjunction with the Virginia Conservation Commission. It covers 1200 acres and was opened, June 15, 1936. Near by is Occaneechee Island where Nathaniel Bacon defeated the Indians in 1676.
Marker is at the intersection of James D Hagood Highway (U.S. 360) and Bethel Road (Virginia Route 360), on the right when traveling south on James D Hagood Highway.
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