Falls Church, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
The ordinance passed…
[Mary Ellen Meriwether and Dr. Edwin B. Henderson]
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Government & Politics • Law Enforcement. A significant historical year for this entry is 1918.
Location. 38° 52.851′ N, 77° 10.532′ 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. In 2013 (here, next to this marker); Plans to Fight the Ordinance (here, next to this marker); Dr. Edwin Bancroft Henderson (1883-1977) (here, next to this marker); Colored Citizens Protective League (here, next to this marker); Betsy Read (1846-1895) (here, next to this marker); Harriet Brice (1824 - 1913) (here, next to this marker); Sears Kit Home (a few steps from this marker); Home of Mary Ellen Meriwether (Miss Nellie) and Dr. Edwin B. Henderson (EB) (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Falls Church.
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 94 times since then and 15 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on November 27, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
