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

Herndon: A Summer Resort

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

1. Herndon: A Summer Resort Marker

Inscription. 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 Herndon. A prominent Washington D.C. attorney, J.J. Darlington, was one of the most notable summer residents during this period. On this site, his Darlington Grove estate regularly hosted parties with distinguished guests and became a center of social activity in town.

Erected by Town of Herndon, Virginia.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, Town of Herndon series list.

Location. 38° 58.054′ N, 77° 22.906′ W. Marker is in Herndon, Virginia, in Fairfax County. It is at the intersection of Van Buren Street (Virginia Route 666) and Monroe Street, on the right when traveling south on Van Buren Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 550

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Van Buren Street, Herndon VA 20170, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area

and in Northern Virginia.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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: The Yellow House (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Rail Strike of 1916 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Herndon Town Square (approx. ¼ mile away); Mosby's Raid (approx. ¼ mile away); Herndon Fortnightly Club (approx. ¼ mile away); Herndon Fire Department (approx. ¼ mile away); Herndon Dairy Farming (approx. ¼ mile away); 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team, Military Intelligence Service (approx.

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

2. Herndon: A Summer Resort Marker

¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Herndon.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 713 times since then and 26 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.