1829
The first gold is discovered in Goodwin Mine, at what is now Lake Anna State Park.
May 23–26, 1864
Ulysses S. Grant discovers Robert E. Lee’s strong position in the trenches at North Anna and fights the Battle of North Anna.
1968
Virginia Electric and Power Co. (now Dominion Energy) purchases 18,000 acres of farmland to provide clean water to cool the nuclear power plants at North Anna Power Station.
February 19, 1971
Construction begins on Unit 1 of the North Anna Power Station.
1972
The Commonwealth stocks the lake with 5.5 million fish, including more than 30 species.
June 14–23, 1972
The rainfall from Hurricane Agnes fills the lake almost two months sooner than projected.
June 6, 1978
North Anna Power Station Unit 1 begins service.
December 14, 1980
North Anna Power Station Unit 2 begins operation.
1983
Lake Anna State Park opens with over 15 miles of trails, a beach on the lake and
fishing pond.