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

Herndon Blacksmith Shops

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 29, 2019

1. Herndon Blacksmith Shops Marker

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The Moffett family operated a blacksmith shop on this site from 1906 to 1955. William Henry Moffett, a fifth-generation blacksmith, took the shop over from his father after it was burned and rebuilt in 1917. Fairfax County Park Authority bought the shop and moved it to Frying Pan Park in 1975. Other Herndon blacksmith shops include those of Henry Simms, the first African American business owner in town, and Enos Garrett.

Erected by Town of Herndon, Virginia.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, Town of Herndon series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.

Location. 38° 58.267′ N, 77° 23.151′ W. Marker is in Herndon, Virginia, in Fairfax County. Marker is on Lynn Street north of Station Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 797 Station 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. Acetylene Gas Generating Station (here, next to this marker); The W&OD Railway and Jim Crow Laws

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(within shouting distance of this marker); This is W&OD Trail: Herndon! (within shouting distance of this marker); Herndon Station Raid (within shouting distance of this marker); The Big Fire (within shouting distance of this marker); Herndon Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Tracks Into History (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Herndon.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 29, 2019

2. Herndon Blacksmith Shops Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 220 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 29, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.