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

Eliza Henderson (1846 - 1911)

[Falls Church Women's History Walk]

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

1. Eliza Henderson (1846 - 1911) Marker

Inscription. She escaped slavery after the Battle of Vicksburg, walking from Mississippi to Washington, DC to reunite with family members. She eventually settled in Falls Church and owned a grocery store for many years.

Erected by Falls Church Women's History Walk.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans • Industry & Commerce • War, US Civil • Women.

Location. 38° 52.848′ 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. Harriet Foote Turner (1810 - 1892) (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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(a few steps from this marker); Plans to Fight the Ordinance (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 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 131 times since then and 19 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on November 27, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.