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The Falls Church
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By Craig Swain, September 12, 2007 | |
| | | 1. The Falls Church Marker | | |
Inscription. This Georgian-style church designed and built in 1767-69 by James Wren, related to Sir Christopher, replacing the 1733 frame structure on 2-acre lot (part of 1729 248-acre Trammel grant). Washington and Mason were vestrymen. After the 1788 disestablishment of the Church of England, fell into disuse until repaired in the 1830s. Union troops used it as a Civil War hospital and stable. Repaired by 1866, an Episcopal congregation has worshipped here since 1873. In 1959, church chancel narthex and galleries were added. Adjacent structures were built in 1952 and 1992. Church gravestones date to 1803.
Erected by City of Falls Church.
Marker series. This marker is included in the Virginia, City of Falls Church marker series.
Location. 38° 52.844′ N, 77° 10.337′ W. Marker is in Falls Church, Virginia. Marker is at the intersection of East Fairfax Street and South Washington Street (County Route 237), on the right when traveling west on East Fairfax Street. Click for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 115 East Fairfax Street, Falls Church VA 22046, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named The Falls Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Rolling Roads (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); Town Hall (about 400 feet away); Star Tavern (about 600 feet away); Columbia Baptist Church (about 700 feet away); Henderson House (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Story of Big Chimneys (approx. 0.2 miles away); Big Chimneys (approx. 0.2 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Falls Church.| | | | 
By Craig Swain, September 12, 2007 | |
| | | 2. The Falls Church | | |
Also see . . .
1. Photo of Federal Troops at The Falls Church. Posted on the Falls Church Village Preservation and Improvement Society website. (Submitted on October 9, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
2. Another Photo of Falls Church. From the 1800s. Posted on the Falls Church Village Preservation and Improvement Society website. (Submitted on October 9, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
3. A Difference of 100 Years. Comparison of photographs of the church from 1900 and 2000. (Submitted on October 9, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
4. The Falls Church NRHP Documentation. (Submitted on October 9, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
5. Vandalized in the Civil War. Federal troops vandalized the church during the Civil War. The church was compensated for the damage after the war. (Submitted on October 10, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
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By Craig Swain, September 12, 2007 | |
| | | 3. The Falls Church Cemetery | | |
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By Craig Swain, September 12, 2007 | |
| | | 4. The Falls Church Marker at the Intersection of Fairfax and Washington Streets | | |
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By Craig Swain, September 12, 2007 | |
| | | 5. Dedication Stone on the West Face | To the Glory of
GOD
and in honor of
George Washington
who was a vestryman
in 1765 of
the Old Falls Church
Built A.D. 1734
This tablet was placed by
The Falls Church Chapter
Daughters of the
American Revolution
October 1911
Rededicated 2005 | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on October 9, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,947 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 9, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
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