Falls Church, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
1922
A profiteering group of white businessmen built Lee Highway through the thriving black community and dissected black-owned properties.Erected 2016 by Tinner Hill Heritage Trail.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, Falls Church, Tinner Hill Heritage Trail series list.
Location. 38° 52.779′ N, 77° 10.616′ W. Marker is in Falls Church, Virginia. Marker is on South Washington Street (Route 29) just 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. 1915 (here, next to this marker); 1900 - 1950 (here, next to this marker); Segregation: Separate and Unequal (here, next to this marker); 1918 (here, next to this marker); 1917 (here, next to this marker); a different marker also
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Additional commentary.
1. Example of White nationalism
This event is an example of White nationalism because not only was the road intentionally placed through a historically Black section of the area, but also the road was named after a Confederate general.
— Submitted November 28, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
Additional keywords. white nationalism
Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 57 times since then and 11 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on November 28, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
