Vienna in Fairfax County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
In Memory of Mack S. "Jack" Crippen, Jr.
1928 - 2006
— A Unique Man —
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 8, 2022
1. In Memory of Mack S. "Jack" Crippen, Jr. Marker
Jack Crippen was founder of the Reston Zoo on this site which was farmed by his family for over 150 years.
A visionary and irrepressible entrepreneur, Jack built the nearby Lake Fairfax in 1959 and helped develop the surrounding residential communities of Greater Reston and Great Falls.
Jacked loved horses and racing. He was a member of the Fairfax Hunt and a founding member of the Great Meadow Foundation.
Jack was a friend to animals and children. He built the Pet Farm Park in 1975 to bring them together. He brought joy, love of nature, and wisdom to generations of school children from Fairfax County and beyond.
The spirit of Jack Crippen lives in the life of every young person who is touched by the love of animals.
Erected by Roer's Zoofari.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Animals • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1959.
Location. 38° 58.329′ N, 77° 18.764′ W. Marker is in Vienna, Virginia, in Fairfax County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Hunter Mill Road (Virginia Route 674) and Cobble Mill Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. White Faced Capuchin (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sacred Ibis (about 300 feet away); Soay Sheep (about 400 feet away); African Pygmy Goat (about 400 feet away); Kune Kune Pig (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named African Pygmy Goat (about 500 feet away); Fallow Deer (about 500 feet away); Budgerigar (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vienna.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 8, 2022
2. In Memory of Mack S. "Jack" Crippen, Jr. Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 9, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 231 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 9, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
