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In the late 17th century, especially after Bacon's Rebellion in 1676, English settlers from the Tidewater region of Virginia began to migrate to the area.

According to local tradition, one of the chimneys of the " Big Chimneys " house and tavern was inscribed " 1699 "; based on this claim, 1699 is often taken to be the first European settlement in the immediate vicinity.

( The house site is now Big Chimneys Park, on W. Annandale Rd.

north of S.

Maple.