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

The Herndon School

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 27, 2021

1. The Herndon School Marker

Inscription. The house on this property was Herndon's first public school. It was built in 1868 as a one room schoolhouse and expanded to three rooms in the 1870s. It was a segregated school that the Herndon School Association operated for children of all grades. In the 1870s it became part of the Fairfax County school system. The schoolhouse was vacated in 1912 when a larger school was built on Locust Street.

Erected by Town of Herndon, Virginia.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, Town of Herndon series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.

Location. 38° 58.221′ N, 77° 23.276′ W. Marker is in Herndon, Virginia, in Fairfax County. Marker is on Center Street just south of Vine Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 725 Center St, Herndon VA 20170, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Herndon's First Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Herndon Theatre (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); This is W&OD Trail: Herndon! (about 500 feet away); Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away); The W&OD Railway and Jim Crow Laws

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(about 500 feet away); Herndon Station Raid (about 600 feet away); Herndon Station (about 600 feet away); Tracks Into History (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Herndon.

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The Herndon School building, currently a private residence image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 27, 2021

2. The Herndon School building, currently a private residence

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 150 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 27, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.