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

The Robert E. Simon, Jr. Plaza

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 20, 2019

1. The Robert E. Simon, Jr. Plaza Marker

Inscription. In recognition of his commitment to the Reston community, this Plaza is dedicated to Robert E. Simon, Jr., the founder of Reston, Virginia. The community also expresses its gratitude to the members of the Hunters Woods Task Force for their commitment to Reston and their role in the revitalization of their Village Center.

Erected by The Hunters Woods Community.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1964.

Location. 38° 56.17′ N, 77° 21.66′ W. Marker is in Reston, Virginia, in Fairfax County. Marker can be reached from Colts Neck Road just east of Glade Drive (Virginia Route 4721), on the right when traveling north. The marker is on the grounds of the Reston Community Center, which is behind the strip mall on Colts Neck Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11856 Breton Ct, Reston VA 20191, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. "October Glory" Red Maple (approx. 0.9 miles away); Randolph Wilson Bromery (1926-2013), Ph.D. (approx. 0.9 miles away); Julia Anna Gardner (1882-1960), Ph.D. (approx. 0.9 miles away); John Wesley Powell (1834-1902) (approx. 0.9 miles away); Veteran's Memorial

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(approx. one mile away); Train Wrecks (approx. 1.4 miles away); Sunset Hills Station (approx. 1.4 miles away); Home Sweet Home (approx. 2.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Reston.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 20, 2019

2. The Robert E. Simon, Jr. Plaza Marker

The marker is on the grounds of the Reston Community Center.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 120 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 10, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.