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

Sears Kit Home

Mary Ellen Meriwether and Dr. Edwin B. Henderson

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

1. Sears Kit Home Marker

Inscription. In 1913 they paid $1,800 for a Sears Kit Home and built on their land. They lived here for 52 years, raised two sons, taught school by day, farmed by night, and were among the town's prominent Black citizens.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Agriculture • Education • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.

Location. 38° 52.853′ N, 77° 10.525′ W. Marker is in Falls Church, Virginia. Marker is on South Maple Avenue just north of Wallace Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 304 S Maple Ave, Falls Church VA 22046, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Home of Mary Ellen Meriwether (Miss Nellie) and Dr. Edwin B. Henderson (EB) (here, next to this marker); Colored Citizens Protective League (here, next to this marker); Plans to Fight the Ordinance (a few steps from this marker); Dr. Edwin Bancroft Henderson (1883-1977) (a few steps from this marker); The ordinance passed… (a few steps from this marker); In 2013 (a few steps from this marker); Betsy Read (1846-1895) (a few steps from this marker); Harriet Brice (1824 - 1913) (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Falls Church.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 138 times since then and 24 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on November 27, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.