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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM26LR_in-memory-of-those-lost-in-world-war-ii-a-war-memorial_Herndon-VA.html
In memory of
those lost in
World War II
The Home Interest
Garden Club
1950
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM26LE_herndon-a-summer-resort_Herndon-VA.html
Around the turn of the 19th century, Herndon became a popular summer destination for those looking for a change of pace from Washington D.C. An hour ride by train provided a convenient option for visitors to enjoy the Virginia countryside in Hernd…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM26LD_this-is-w-od-trail-herndon_Herndon-VA.html
(front side, left panel)
This is W&OD Trail: Herndon!
The 100-ft wide W&OD has been called "the skinniest park" in Virginia. But it is also one of the longest parks, 45 miles of paved trail for walking, running, cycling and skating and more. B…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM26LC_herndon-town-square_Herndon-VA.html
Lynn Street and Station Street developed in the mid-19th century as Herndon's center of activity and commerce. Proximity to the railroad depot and daily visitor, farmer, resident, and commuter traffic made this area convenient for business. At the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM26JL_mosbys-raid_Herndon-VA.html
On March 17, 1863, "The Grey Ghost," Captain John Singleton Mosby, and his band of Confederate Rangers of the 43rd Battalion, Virginia Cavalry, conducted a surprise daytime attack near Herndon's railroad station. Mosby's Rangers captured Union sol…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1D3Z_battle-of-dranesville_Herndon-VA.html
In the fall of 1861, Fairfax County found itself between two large armies. Confederate Gen. Joseph E. Johnston and his army occupied the Centreville area. The Federal army, still regrouping after the devastating defeat at the First Battle of Manas…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTM1_the-rail-strike-of-1916_Herndon-VA.html
In the years before motor vehicles came to dominate transportation, business was never better for the Washington & Old Dominion Railway. Demand for passenger and freight service boomed, while the W&OD's owners balked at spending the money necessar…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2W1_acetylene-gas-generating-station_Herndon-VA.html
Circa 1900. The Herndon Gas Company was established in the early 1900s by two brothers, Edward and Benjamin Detwiler. The company provided gas for downtown Herndon street lights and for lights in a few of the Town's more affluent households. Elect…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEE_laura-ratcliffe_Herndon-VA.html
Confederate spy Laura Ratcliffe was born inFairfax County in 1836. During the Civil War,she became an acquaintance of Maj. Gen. J. E. B. Stuart who introduced her to then-Lt. John Mosby in 1862. Mosby credited her with preventing his capture early…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBM_tracks-into-history_Herndon-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…