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Founded in 1728 at the same time as neighboring Fredericksburg, historic Falmouth served as a bustling port town and manufacturing center, harnessing the energy of the Rappahannock river at its fall line. During the Civil War, Falmouth was occupied in 1862 and 1863 by Union forces; many enslaved persons crossed the river from Fredericksburg to freedom at that time. With the silting of the river following the war, Falmouth transitioned from industrial to largely residential developing neighborhoods, enhanced by mature trees and gardens. Visitors will enjoy touring private homes that have witnessed the area’s storied history, as well as 20th and 21st-century dwellings that blend seamlessly.
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Falmouth Historic District, Falmouth, Virginia, Fredericksburg, United States
