Falls Church, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Harriet Foote Turner (1810 - 1892)
[Falls Church Women's History Walk]
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 27, 2021
1. Harriet Foote Turner (1810 - 1892) Marker
In 1858 this free Black woman led 12 enslaved people to freedom in Canada by posing as their owner.Erected by Falls Church Women's History Walk.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.
Location. 38° 52.849′ N, 77° 10.544′ 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. Eliza Henderson (1846 - 1911) (here, next to this marker); Mattie Gundry (1861 - 1947) (here, next to this marker); Harriet Brice (1824 - 1913) (a few steps from this marker); Betsy Read (1846-1895) (a few steps from this marker); In 2013 (a few steps from this marker); The ordinance passed… (a few steps from this marker); Dr. Edwin Bancroft Henderson (1883-1977)
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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 123 times since then and 42 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on November 27, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
