Near Vienna in Fairfax County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Gardiner C. Means and Caroline F. Ware
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 13, 2020
1. Gardiner C. Means and Caroline F. Ware Marker
Gardiner C. Means and Caroline F. Ware had a farm and home here from 1935 to 1988.
They donated this land to become Meadowlark Botanical Gardens.
Part of this historic log cabin was enclosed by their house and was used as their living room.
Erected by NOVA Parks.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Architecture • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the NOVA Parks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.
Location. 38° 56.348′ N, 77° 17.035′ W. Marker is near Vienna, Virginia, in Fairfax County. Marker can be reached from Beulah Road (Virginia Route 702) south of Chathams Ford Drive, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1600 Beulah Rd, Vienna VA 22182, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Cabin (a few steps from this marker); The Means-Ware Farm (within shouting distance of this marker); Jeju Dolhareubang (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Metasequoia glyptostroboides (about 400 feet away); The Springhouse (about 600 feet away); The Korean Bell Garden at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens
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Credits. This page was last revised on May 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 200 times since then and 18 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on June 14, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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