Cemetery concerns delay Stafford County data center
The Stafford County Board of Supervisors voted to delay the Potomac Creek Campus data center project. This decision was made due to concerns over a historic cemetery on the property, potentially containing unmarked graves of enslaved people. Supervisors called for a full archaeological investigation before proceeding.
The proposed Potomac Creek Campus, a three-building data center project in Stafford County, Virginia, has been put on hold by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors.
The delay stems from concerns regarding a historic cemetery located on the property near Eskimo Hill Road. The debate centered on existing graves and the possibility of unmarked burial plots of enslaved people at the site. Several board members emphasized the need for a comprehensive archaeological investigation before the project could advance.
The board ultimately voted 4 to 3 to defer the project's plan until further research and investigations are completed.