Herndon in Fairfax County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
The Yellow House
The Yellow House, built in the mid 1800s on Elden Street, overlooked the downtown with its two-story porch and vibrant color. It was residence of Madison Whipple, the Postmaster of Herndon in the 1860s, and later Thomas Reed, Herndon's first undertaker. For a short time, it served as a school and later housed the Fornightly Club library. In the 1920s the house underwent its first of two moves on the property that would relocate it further away from Elden Street.Erected by Town of Herndon, Virginia.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Education • Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately, and the Virginia, Town of Herndon series lists.
Location. 38° 58.102′ N, 77° 23.033′ W. Marker is in Herndon, Virginia, in Fairfax County. Marker is at the intersection of Pearl Street and Oak Street, on the right when traveling north on Pearl Street. Touch for map.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Rail Strike of 1916 (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Herndon Fortnightly Club (about 600 feet away); Mosby's Raid (about 700 feet away); Herndon Fire Department (about 700 feet away); Herndon: A Summer Resort (about 700 feet away); Herndon Town Square (about 700 feet away); Herndon Dairy Farming (about 800 feet away); World War II Memorial (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Herndon.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 348 times since then and 225 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 27, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
