Herndon in Fairfax County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Herndon Dairy Farming
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 1, 2020
1. Herndon Dairy Farming Marker
Inscription.
Herndon Dairy Farming. . In the early 1900s Herndon dairy farmers led the state in production. For decades, dairy farming was the primary industry and dominant land use of Herndon. Herndon downtown businesses flourished in support of the industry. The railroad provided a fast way to move fresh milk to markets in Washington, D.C. From a platform previously located on this site, farmers loaded their milk containers onto the train each morning and returned each evening to retrieve their empty containers for reuse the next day.
In the early 1900s Herndon dairy farmers led the state in production. For decades, dairy farming was the primary industry and dominant land use of Herndon. Herndon downtown businesses flourished in support of the industry. The railroad provided a fast way to move fresh milk to markets in Washington, D.C. From a platform previously located on this site, farmers loaded their milk containers onto the train each morning and returned each evening to retrieve their empty containers for reuse the next day.
Location. 38° 58.204′ N, 77° 23.123′ W. Marker is in Herndon, Virginia, in Fairfax County. Marker is on Lynn Street just north of Elden Street (Virginia Route 606), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 717 Lynn 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. Herndon Town Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Mosby's Raid (within shouting distance of this marker);
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 1, 2020
2. Herndon Dairy Farming Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 1, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 364 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on March 1, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
