Herndon in Fairfax County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Herndon Town Square

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 2, 2018

1. Herndon Town Square Marker

Inscription. 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 height of railroad service, businesses included a hotel, clothing store, hardware store, pharmacy, bank, shoe shop, barber shop, jewelry store, grocery store, telephone switchboard, and a livery.

Erected by Town of Herndon, Virginia.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, Town of Herndon series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1879.

Location. 38° 58.205′ N, 77° 23.101′ W. Marker is in Herndon, Virginia, in Fairfax County. It is at the intersection of Lynn Street and Nachman Way, on the right when traveling north on Lynn Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 712 Lynn Street, Herndon VA 20170, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan

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Area

and in Northern Virginia.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Herndon Dairy Farming (within shouting distance of this marker); Mosby's Raid (within shouting distance of this marker); The Rail Strike of 1916 (within shouting distance of this marker); World War II Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Herndon Station (about 300 feet away); Tracks Into History (about 300 feet away); Herndon Station Raid (about 300 feet away); Herndon Town Hall (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Herndon.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Mosby’s Herndon Station Raid (was about 300 feet away but has been replaced

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 2, 2018

2. Herndon Town Square Marker

with another marker now near it).

Credits. This page was last revised on June 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 660 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 2, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.