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Stafford, Virginia: Roadside Crucifixion

Convenient crucifixion next to US Hwy 1. The Aquia Crucifix monument, with its bronze Christ commemorates early religious freedom of English Catholics, and was erected in 1930.

Address:
3200 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Stafford, VA
Directions:
North of Stafford, east side of US Hwy 1 at Telegraph Rd, across from an automobile body shop.
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Crucifix.

Roadside Crucifixion

Quick stop by a place I passed many times as a kid. It is right next to Route 1, with a small pull-off area to read the signs.

[EC, 06/12/2021]

Roadside crucifixion.

Giant Jesus

A massive crucifix on the side of Rte 1 said to commemorate the first English Catholic settlers to the area. Erected 1930.

[Chrystalle, 05/02/2014]

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