Falls Church, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Enslaved People
we honor the
enslaved people
whose skills and labor
helped build
The Falls Church
Erected by The Falls Church, Episcopal.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion • Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1769.
Location. 38° 52.856′ N, 77° 10.314′ W. Marker is in Falls Church, Virginia. Marker is at the intersection of South Washington Street (U.S. 29) and East Fairfax Street, on the right when traveling north on South Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 115 E Fairfax St, Falls Church VA 22046, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Union Soldiers (here, next to this marker); Confederate Soldiers (here, next to this marker); The Falls Church (a few steps from this marker); New York Memorial Stone at Falls Church (a few steps from this marker); James Wren (a few steps from this marker); Henry Fairfax
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 7, 2020
2. Enslaved People Marker
The marker is the embedded sign on the right.
this page online
Also see . . . Early History of The Falls Church. (Submitted on June 7, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Additional keywords. forced labor, enlsaved persons
Credits. This page was last revised on January 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 303 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 7, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
