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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7DV_union-mills-historic-site_Clifton-VA.html
In the late 18th century, following the American Revolution, this area of Fairfax County began to be referred to as Union Mills. Covering five or six square miles between Popes Head Run and Johnny Moore Run, it was recognized for its water powered…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6EV_mosbys-rock_Herndon-VA.html
Mosby's Rangers (43d Bn., Va. Cav.) used this rock as a rendezvous point and met here to divide the spoils after raids. The renowned Southern spy and scout Laura Ratcliffe, who lived nearby, showed this rock to Col. (then Captain) John S. Mosby, C…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM61D_non-commissioned-officers-service-club_Fort-Belvoir-VA.html
The Office of the Quartermaster General designed this building as an NCO club and the 13th Engineer Regiment constructed it in 1939. The building was constructed with materials appropriated from the post. Prior to this time, a "Hostess House" serv…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM61A_thermo-con-house_Fort-Belvoir-VA.html
In 1948, the Department of Defense worked with Higgins Industries to develop a standard house design to meet the Army's housing shortage. Higgins Industries designed and mass-produced landing craft during World War II and held the patent for ?Ther…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5ZY_the-thirteen-adjacent-elms_Fort-Hunt-VA.html
1732-1932.The thirteen adjacent elms representing the thirteen original colonies were planted in commemoration of the bicentennial celebration of George Washington's birth and to revere the ancient and honorable artillery company of Massachusetts …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5NE_joseph-w-jordan_Lorton-VA.html
Dedicatedto theMemory OfLorton Little Leaguer
Joseph W. Jordan* 1999 All Star *
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5N8_noman-monroe-cole-jr_Lorton-VA.html
An engineer who believed science must serve people; a citizen who believed one person could make a difference, and did.
The Potomac River in the 1960's was one of the most polluted waterways in the country. The major source of Potomac River pol…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5M7_military-railroad-terminus_Centreville-VA.html
Half a mile west is the terminus of the Centreville Military Railroad, the first railroad in the world constructed exclusively for military purposes. Built by the Confederate army late in 1861 because of impassable roads, it supplied the soldiers …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5LM_fairfax-station_Fairfax-Station-VA.html
The first Fairfax Station depot, built by Irish immigrants in 1852, was a stop on the Orangeand Alexandria Railroad from Alexandria to Gordonsville. Early in 1862, after Confederate forces withdrew, the railroad carried military suppliesand letter…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM59E_the-walney-dairy_Chantilly-VA.html
Butter
Before the Civil War, the Machen women and a slave named Sally made butter for the family in this room every week. By 1880 the farm was making butter for commercial sale and men did the work.
In the room to your left, several keelers …