Falls Church, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Harriet Brice (1824 - 1913)
[Falls Church Women's History Walk]
She was the first free Black woman to own land in the center of town & was one of the founders of Galloway United Methodist Church.Erected by Falls Church Women's History Walk.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers • Women.
Location. 38° 52.85′ N, 77° 10.537′ 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: 313 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. Betsy Read (1846-1895) (here, next to this marker); In 2013 (here, next to this marker); The ordinance passed… (here, next to this marker); Dr. Edwin Bancroft Henderson (1883-1977) (a few steps from this marker); Harriet Foote Turner (1810 - 1892) (a few steps from this marker); Plans to Fight the Ordinance
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 27, 2021
2. Nearby sidewalk insert
Welcome to the Falls Church Women's History Walk. Follow along to learn more about women whose vision and actions built this community.
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 99 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 27, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
