Herndon in Fairfax County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Herndon's First Church
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 22, 2018
1. Herndon's First Church Marker
Inscription.
Herndon's First Church. . Constructed in 1872 for a North Methodist Episcopal congregation, this building ushered in a church building period in Herndon. By 1915 six churches served Herndon's growing population around its historic center. After 67 years at this location and with Civil War divisions subsiding over time, the congregation merged with the South Methodist Episcopal church on Spring Street. This building later became an American Legion Post then a warehouse before returning to church use in 1976.
Constructed in 1872 for a North Methodist Episcopal congregation, this building ushered in a church building period in Herndon. By 1915 six churches served Herndon's growing population around its historic center. After 67 years at this location and with Civil War divisions subsiding over time, the congregation merged with the South Methodist Episcopal church on Spring Street. This building later became an American Legion Post then a warehouse before returning to church use in 1976.
Erected by Town of Herndon, Virginia.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, Town of Herndon series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.
Location. 38° 58.179′ N, 77° 23.28′ W. Marker is in Herndon, Virginia, in Fairfax County. Marker is at the intersection of Elden Street (Virginia Route 606) and Center Street, on the right when traveling west on Elden Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 800 Elden Street, Herndon VA 20170, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Herndon School (within shouting distance of this marker); Herndon Theatre (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Herndon Town Hall
More about this marker. The building currently houses The Church of Jesus Christ
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 22, 2018
2. Herndon's First Church Marker
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 22, 2018
3. Herndon's First Church Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 19, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 229 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on November 22, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
