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About Colonial Beach, VA

Virginia Indians came to this area to harvest oysters during the 1st century. The town area now known as ‘The Point’ was originally patented by John Lancelott and S. Lancelott [Odyer and Sturman Escheat] on October 29, 1651. Colonial Beach emerged as a bathing and fishing resort in the late 19th century known as the "Playground on the Potomac." Prior to automobile travel, most visitors arrived by boat from Washington, D.C. The town was incorporated on February 25, 1892 and there was extensive construction of houses, summer cottages, and hotels.