Falls Church, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Big Chimneys
Erected by City of Falls Church.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Colonial Era • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, City of Falls Church series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1699.
Location. 38° 52.971′ N, 77° 10.47′ W. Marker is in Falls Church, Virginia. Marker is on West Annandale Road east of Gundry Drive, on the right when traveling east. Located at the north entrance to Big Chimneys City Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Falls Church VA 22046, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Story of Big Chimneys (a few steps from this marker); Virginia Training School (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Home of Mary Ellen Meriwether (Miss Nellie) and Dr. Edwin B. Henderson (EB) (about 800 feet away); Sears Kit Home (about 800 feet away); Rolling Roads (about 800 feet away); Colored Citizens Protective League (about 800 feet away); Dr. Edwin Bancroft Henderson (1883-1977) (about 800 feet away); Plans to Fight the Ordinance (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Falls Church.
More about this marker. The back of the marker has a drawing of the cabin.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 14, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,501 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 14, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.