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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21Z3_anatomy-of-a-tidal-marsh_Alexandria-VA.html
Your body has a heart and blood vessels to carry nutrients to your tissues, lungs to breathe, kidneys to filter out pollutants, and skin to protect you. When you look closely at Dyke Marsh, you can find natural systems that do all the same things.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21Z2_a-fine-improvable-marsh_Alexandria-VA.html
When George Washington surveyed the future site of Alexandria in 1749, he described this area as a "fine improvable marsh." Do you think that ideas about improving marshlands have changed since Washington's time? How can we improve Dyke …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21SA_a-place-to-rest-or-nest_Alexandria-VA.html
Nearly 300 different kinds of birds find food, shelter, or a rest stop in Dyke Marsh. Birds that migrate thousands of miles along the Atlantic Flyway rest here on their way to winter homes in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
H…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21KX_l-ouverture-hospital_Alexandria-VA.html
Named for Toussaint L'Ouverture, the Haitian
revolutionary. L'Ouverture Hospttal opened early
in 1864 near the Freedmen's barracks in Alexandria
to serve sick and injured United States Colored
Troops (USCT). Designed by the U.S. Army, the
hos…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20O1_potters-hill_Alexandria-VA.html
Schools at Potters Hill.
Based on picture captions left by early local historians like Edith Sprouse we believe there were at least three different school houses at the intersection of Telegraph and Beulah Roads. We have pictures and some dates f…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20O0_the-spy-with-the-glass-eye_Alexandria-VA.html
In early January 1862, Colonel Wade Hampton, with a small detachment of cavalrymen crossed the Occoquan River, and rode towards Pohick Church looking for a fight. After going only a few miles beyond the church on Telegraph Road, it encountered a s…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WGU_original-mount-vernon-high-school-historical_Alexandria-VA.html
The original Mount Vernon High School was located here on 8.8 acres that were once part of George Washington's Mount Vernon estate. Fairfax County purchased the land for $400 per acre in November 1938. Construction funding was provided by Fairfax …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WFF_bethlehem-baptist-church-historical_Alexandria-VA.html
According to tradition, the earliest congregation, which would become the Bethlehem Baptist Church, was organized circa 1863 by Samuel K. Taylor, a former slave, who preached in the homes of the African-American residents of Gum Springs. Shortly a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VOJ_engin-artemel-historical_Alexandria-VA.html
As Planning Director (1977-1984) Engin Artemel led the City of Alexandria in planning for the transformation of its industrial waterfront to one that can be enjoyed by visitors and residents alike. Inspired by beautiful active urban waterfronts in…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UO2_torpedo-factory-art-center-historical_Alexandria-VA.html
Alexandria City Council, Charles E. Beatley, Jr,. Mayor; James P. Moran, Jr., Vice Mayor; Donald C. Casey, Lionel R. Hope, Margaret B. Inman, Carlyle C. Ring, Jr., Patricia S. Ticer, City Manager Douglas Haman, General Contractor Eugene Simpson & …