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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18GY_falls-church-home-front_Falls-Church-VA.html
Although soldiers repeatedly overran and raided Cherry Hill Farm during the Civil War, this ca. 1845 farmhouse and the ca. 1856 barn behind it survived almost intact. William Blaisdell, of Massachusetts paid $4,000 for the 66-acre property in 1856…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM11PV_tinner-hill_Falls-Church-VA.html
An early rural branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) was founded here on Tinner Hill. In 1915, the Town of Falls Church proposed an ordinance to segregate black and white residential sections. Local Afric…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMRSW_taylors-tavern_Falls-Church-VA.html
At the beginning of the war, Union commanders were uncertain of Confederate intentions and military capabilities. On June 22, 1861, civilian balloonist Thaddeus S.C. Lowe inflated his racing balloon Enterprise at the Washington Gas Company to demo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMP5L_hangmans-tree_Falls-Church-VA.html
On this site stood the
Hangman's Tree
According to legend, an old oakused by Col. Mosby to hang Unionspies after the Battle ofThe Peach Orchard during theCivil War.
The tree was removed 1968.Marker by the Falls ChruchHistorical Commission…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBI2_columbia-baptist-church_Falls-Church-VA.html
In 1859, the church trustees bought this ½ acre (part of 1729 248-acre Trammell Grant) for $100. The 2-story clapboard over timber church served as a Union hospital and appears in Matthew Brady photos. Pastor John Read was shot by Mosby Troop…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4JX_fort-buffalo_Falls-Church-VA.html
Nearby once stood Fort Buffalo. Thisearthwork fortification was built by the 21st New York Infantry of the Union army in 1861 and named for the troops' hometown. During the Civil War, a concentration of forts existed in the Seven Corners section o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3QQ_baileys-crossroads_Falls-Church-VA.html
In 1837 Hachaliah Bailey (1774-1845) from Westchester County, New York, purchased 526 acres in the northeast quadrant formed by the intersection of Leesburg and Columbia Pikes. Here he built his home, known as "Moray," which was destroyed by fire …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3G3_baileys-crossroads-civil-war-engagements_Falls-Church-VA.html
After the First Battle of Manassas, Confederate troops led by Col. J.E.B. Stuart occupied nearby Munson's and Mason's Hills from late July until they abandoned their position about 29 Sept. 1861. Confederate troops fought skirmishers of the Union …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM36C_cherry-hill_Falls-Church-VA.html
Greek revival house believed built in 1845 by Wm. Harvey, who bought 66.5 acres (part of 1729 248-acre Trammell grant). Outbuildings added about 1857. Name derived from trees lining lane from Leesburg Turnpike. In 1870, Joseph S. Riley bought the …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM27Z_rolling-roads_Falls-Church-VA.html
Site believed near intersection of two indian trails, later used by colonial horsemen and wagons. Tobacco growers improved the routes for delivering this valuable crop which was about ½ of all colonial exports. Draft animals pulled large roll…