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Panhandle Trail History Hike

Location of Occoneechee State Park in Virginia

Where

Occoneechee State Park, 1192 Occoneechee Park Rd., Clarksville, VA 23927.
Equestrian Day Use Parking Area

When

June 10, 2024. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Explore the Panhandle Multi-use Trail on this longer hike. The Occoneechee Panhandle has an amazing history beginning with the Occaneechi Indians then transitioning to a thriving farming community through the 18th and 19th centuries. We will visit the site of the Occoneechee Farm. Field Jefferson, President Thomas Jefferson’s uncle, established the farm in the mid 1700’s. The remaining foot print of the farm features a farm manager’s residence, livestock barn, ice pit, tobacco barns, cemetery, and more.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 434-374-2210
Email Address: Occoneechee@dcr.virginia.gov