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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM27Y_tinner-hill-monument_Falls-Church-VA.html
(Left Side Plaque): This monument commemorates the inhabitants of the Tinner Hill area who risked their livelihoods and their lives to defend the principles of the U.S. Bill of Rights.
Constructed by the Tinner Hill Heritage FoundationDedicated…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM27X_henderson-house_Falls-Church-VA.html
This colonial revival bungalow (part of 1724 1,279-acre Pearson Grant) bought by Dr. Edwin B. Henderson in 1913. Henderson's ancestors include Powhattan Chief Mimetou. In 1904 he was first African-American certified to teach physical education; 19…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM27W_the-story-of-big-chimneys_Falls-Church-VA.html
"Big Chimneys," named for its two large brick chimneys, was probably the first permanent structure on the land that is today within the City of Falls Church. The home stood just east of this sign. The year "1699," inscribed on a chimney-stone, is …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM27Q_big-chimneys_Falls-Church-VA.html
Large log house named for its two huge chimneys. One datestone was inscribed 1699, the traditional date quoted for the community's founding. First recorded owner of site is Henry Gunnell (1773 22.75 acre grant). James Gordon, owner 1803-1836, had …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM27M_the-falls-church_Falls-Church-VA.html
The first church on this site was built in 1734 and was in Truro Parish. George Washington was elected a vestryman, October 3, 1763. In 1765 the church fell within the newly created Fairfax Parish, of which Washington was chosen a vestryman. The p…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM27K_camp-russell-a-alger_Falls-Church-VA.html
Named for Secretary of War Russell A. Alger, the camp was established in May 1898 on a 1,400-acre farm called Woodburn Manor. Some 23,000 men trained here for service in the Spanish-American War. The large military population greatly affected the …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1AL_tracks-into-history_Falls-Church-VA.html
The railroad that became the Washington & Old Dominion was born in Alexandria in response to the competition in shipping posed by the port in Baltimore, which was served by the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. The B&O was diverting farm produce from the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1AK_west-falls-church-station_Falls-Church-VA.html
In 1912, from the station that stood nearby to your right, you could board a modern interuban passenger coach at 7:34 a.m. and arrive in Georgetown by 8:00 sharp.
It was a new century and Washington, D.C., was on the move. The demand was heavy …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1AG_train-wrecks_Falls-Church-VA.html
Accidents happened on the Washington & Old Dominion. Mishaps resulted from washouts of the roadbed, loose rails, rotting ties, or from livestock wandering across the tracks. Crew negligence also played a part.
One of the earliest and most serio…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19V_virginia-training-school_Falls-Church-VA.html
(Front Side of Marker): The Duryee home and 11 acres were bought by Mattie Gundry in 1899 for $2,500 (part of 1773 22,75-acre Gunnell grant). On this site she opened the Virginia Training School for retarded children. At that time, it was the only…