In 1743, the second Prince William County Courthouse was built near here along Cedar Run,
replacing the first county courthouse in Woodbridge. After the creation of Fairfax County, the
Cedar Run location, owned by Philemon Waters, became the center of Prince William County.
The court remained here only until 1759, when it moved to Dumfries after the creation of Fauquier County.
Henry Lee, father of Governor Henry ("Light Horse Harry") Lee, and
grandfather of Robert E. Lee, practiced law here. The building, like its predecessor, no longer
stands.
Erected 1992