Falls Church, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Virginia Training School
Photographed By Craig Swain, September 12, 2007
1. Front Side of Marker
(Front Side of Marker): The Duryee home and 11 acres were bought by Mattie Gundry in 1899 for $2,500 (part of 1773 22,75-acre Gunnell grant). On this site she opened the Virginia Training School for retarded children. At that time, it was the only school of its kind in the South and the second largest such school in the nation. It operated until her retirement in 1946. School was torn down by 1947 to make way for Tyler Gardens. Ms. Gundry served 3 terms on the town concil; 37 years as director of the Falls Church Bank, and many other civic positions. She also received several awards as an artist and architect.Erected by City of Falls Church.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Women. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, City of Falls Church series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1899.
Location. 38° 53.075′ N, 77° 10.493′ W. Marker is in Falls Church, Virginia. Marker is at the intersection of West Broad Street (State Highway 7) and West Annandale Road, on the right
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hangman's Tree (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cherry Hill (about 500 feet away); Falls Church Home Front (about 600 feet away); Big Chimneys (about 600 feet away); The Story of Big Chimneys (about 700 feet away); George Mason (about 800 feet away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Living in Fear (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Falls Church.
More about this marker. On the back side, the marker displays a photograph of the school.
Photographed By Craig Swain, September 12, 2007
2. Back Side of Marker
Photographed By Craig Swain, September 12, 2007
3. Marker at the Intersection of Broad and Annandale Streets
Credits. This page was last revised on November 6, 2018. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,682 times since then and 38 times this year. Last updated on November 4, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 9, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
