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

Early Settlers

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 28, 2021

1. Early Settlers Marker

Inscription. Free and enslaved African Americans lived in the Village. They worked as laborers, household help or worked on small plantations. They helped build canals and railroads. Some were carpenters, blacksmiths, sea traders or skilled crafts persons.

Erected 2016 by Tinner Hill Heritage Trail.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, Falls Church, Tinner Hill Heritage Trail series list.

Location. 38° 52.768′ N, 77° 10.663′ W. Marker is in Falls Church, Virginia. Marker is on South Washington Street (U.S. 29) 0.1 miles south of Tinner Hill Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 510 S Washington St, 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. 1733 - 1769 (here, next to this marker); Pre-History - 1700 (here, next to this marker); 1781 (here, next to this marker); Tinner Hill (here, next to this marker); Stonemasons (a few steps from this

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marker); a different marker also named Tinner Hill (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Tinner Hill (a few steps from this marker); Tinner Hill Heritage Trail (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Falls Church.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 28, 2021

2. Early Settlers Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 91 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 28, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.