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

The Big Fire

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 22, 2018

1. The Big Fire Marker

Inscription. On the night of March 22, 1917, a fire started at a nearby livery consumed downtown Herndon including this portion of Station Street and much of Pine Street. Although the use of dynamite prevented further devastation, fourteen buildings were lost. This fire served as the catalyst for the purchase of fire equipment and the later formation of the Herndon Volunteer Fire Department.

Erected by Town of Herndon, Virginia.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Disasters. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, Town of Herndon series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 22, 1917.

Location. 38° 58.265′ N, 77° 23.099′ W. Marker is in Herndon, Virginia, in Fairfax County. Marker is on Station Street north of Pine Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 728 Pine 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. 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team, Military Intelligence Service (within shouting distance of this marker); Herndon's Pine Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Acetylene Gas Generating Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Herndon Blacksmith Shops (within

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shouting distance of this marker); The W&OD Railway and Jim Crow Laws (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Herndon Station (about 400 feet away); Tracks Into History (about 400 feet away); Herndon Town Square (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Herndon.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 22, 2018

2. The Big Fire Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 205 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 22, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.