Aquia Creek Sandstone
United States
(40 miles south of Washington, D.C., in Stafford County, Va)
Aquia Creek Sandstone is a fine-grained, warm golden-beige to brown sandstone with a distinctive appearance resembling the texture of wooden veins. This natural stone is quarried about 40 miles south of Washington, D.C., in Stafford County, Virginia. Its subtle yet elegant color palette and wood-like grain make it a versatile choice for architectural and design projects. Historically significant, Aquia Creek Sandstone has been used in iconic structures, including the U.S. Capitol and the White House. Its durability and timeless aesthetic continue to make it a favored material for both interior and exterior applications.
Mil****
Reviewed in United States on Nov 16,2022
I am looking for Aquia stone for an altar in King George,VA. Is this still available?
By Milton Grenfell on Jan 03,2023
looking for Aquia Stone
The request includes: 1. surface finished, size 2. quantity required
Eli***Wrote:
Hello, I'm looking for Aquia Creek Sandstone in the following forms: -Natural surface tiles -Small natural blocks, approximately 12x12x12 inches The quantity will depend on availability at a smaller scale. Thank you!
Par***Wrote:
Hello, I am looking for rough pricing on 5 Aquia Creek Sandstone(attached) blocks with average dimensions of 6'x 4' with a thickness of 1.5'. There is also a need for 6 11'x3'8" 1' thick slabs of the same stone. This is for a project in Arlington Virginia, and a rough shipping cost would also help.
Joh***Wrote:
Hi, I am looking for a high quality piece of Aquia Creek sandstone(attached) approximately 30" x 40" x 6". Is there an active quarry in Virginia that can source such a piece?
Kal***Wrote:
Hi, I am looking for active suppliers of Aquia Creek Sandstone (attached). We are in Charleston, SC, and looking to replace a few pieces of stone on a historic courthouse.
Mil***Wrote:
I have designed an altar for a cemetery in the Northern Neck of Virginia and wish to have it made from Aquia Creek Sandstone(attached image). Might someone contact me about this, or a comparable stone, if Aquia Sandstone is no longer available? Thanks,
Dou***Wrote:
I want to buy Aquia Creek Sandstone tiles.
