Falls Church, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Tinner Hill

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 7, 2020

1. Tinner Hill Marker

Inscription. Charles H. and Mary E. Tinner in 1890 paid $375 for 2.5 acres here (part of 1724 1,291-acre Pearson Grant), built a home on the crest and later provided lots from that property for their children. They farmed the land, quarried granite from the valley, and served as regional craftsmen. Also in 1890, the council moved the boundary of the town so that most families of African-American descent would reside in Fairfax County. The Tinner family together with the Hendersons were principal civil rights leaders in the region and formed in 1915 the first rural chapter chartered by the NAACP.

Erected by City of Falls Church.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Agriculture • Civil Rights • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, City of Falls Church series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.

Location. 38° 52.75′ N, 77° 10.586′ W. Marker is in Falls Church, Virginia. It is on Tinner Hill Road just south of South Washington Street (U.S. 29), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map.

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Marker is at or near this postal address: 106 Tinner Hill Road, Falls Church VA 22042, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area

and in Northern Virginia.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Tinner Hill Historic Site (a few steps from this marker); The Zig Zag Sculpture (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Tinner Hill Historic Site (a few steps from this marker); Charles & Mary Elizabeth Tinner (a few steps from this marker); Joseph and Mary Tinner (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Tinner Hill (within shouting distance of this marker); Frances Tinner Coates

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 7, 2020

2. Tinner Hill Marker

(within shouting distance of this marker); Frances "Pud" Jackson (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Falls Church.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 7, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 317 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 7, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.