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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DXE_the-silas-burke-house_Burke-VA.html
The Silas Burke House. . The historic home at 9617 Burke Lake Rd. was the residence of Lieutenant Colonel Silas Burke, his wife, Hanna Coffer Burke, and their two children. Silas Burke had this house built close to the time of his marriage in 1824…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DXA_ice-house_Burke-VA.html
Ice House. . Walls of this structure are approximately 18 inches thick and were filled with sawdust for proper insulation during the summer heat and winter cold. The primary use of this building was to store ice throughout the seasons before the i…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DX9_post-office_Burke-VA.html
Post Office. . This post office was originally located next to Rudy Shields Insurance Agency, more recently known as the State Farm Insurance Agency. It was located in the center of Burke and was a vital part of the community. With the support of …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DWM_sully-historic-site_Herndon-VA.html
Sully Historic Site. . The history of the house built at Sully by Richard Bland Lee in 1794 intertwines closely with that of northern Virginia. Surrounded today by acres of grassy fields, the house and its various owners witnessed many changes dur…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DWH_richard-bland-lee-gentleman-farmer_Chantilly-VA.html
Richard Bland Lee: Gentleman Farmer. . Under Richard Bland Lee's ownership, Sully transitioned from a tobacco farm into a multi-crop operation. Lee applied nutrients and crushed limestone to the worn soil, and made use of crop rotation to increase…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DJZ_fort-belvoir-military-railroad-historic-corridor_Fort-Belvoir-VA.html
Fort Belvoir Military Railroad Historic Corridor. . The Fort Belvoir Military Railroad (FMBRR) was constructed in 1918 when Camp A.A. Humprheys was made a semi-permanent cantonment as the U.S. entered into World War 1. The two main objectives for …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DEX_world-war-ii-pow-camp-site_Fairfax-VA.html
World War II POW Camp Site. . A state road work camp located in the vicinity of this site housed 199 German prisoners of war from July to November 1945. It was one of seven work camps in the commonwealth of Virginia. Prisoners worked on local farm…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DB9_pohick-road-crossing_Fort-Belvoir-VA.html
Pohick Road Crossing. . The Fort Belvoir Military Railroad (FBMRR) was constructed in 1918 when Camp A.A. Humphreys was made a semi-permanent cantonment as the U.S. entered into World War 1. The two main objectives for FBMRR were to bring supplies…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DB8_facility-2298-rail-bridge_Fort-Belvoir-VA.html
Facility 2298, Rail Bridge. . The Fort Belvoir Military Railroad (FBMRR) was constructed in 1918 when Camp A.A. Humphreys was made a semi-permanent cantonment as the U.S. entered into World War 1. The two main objectives for FBMRR were to bring su…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DB7_john-j-kingman-road-crossing_Fort-Belvoir-VA.html
John J. Kingman Road Crossing. . The Fort Belvoir Military Railroad (FBMRR) was constructed in 1918 when Camp A.A. Humphreys was made a semi-permanent cantonment as the U.S. entered into World War 1. The two main objectives for FBMRR were to bring…
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