McLean in Fairfax County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

McLean Volunteer Firehouse

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 1, 2022

1. McLean Volunteer Firehouse Marker

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The McLean Volunteer Fire Department incorporated in 1923 in Fairfax County. A two-bay firehouse was built and a Ladies Auxiliary formed in 1925. Construction of a rear addition in 1932 provided work during the Depression and offered space needed for equipment and community activities. For several years, the firemen organized the McLean Carnival to raise funds for the department. An air raid observation tower was added during World War II. In 1948 a four-bay station replaced the previous building. A new station opened on Laughlin Avenue in 1988, ceding the vacant firehouse to Fairfax County that the McLean Community Center converted into a teen center.

Erected 2019 by Fairfax County History Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Charity & Public Work • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, Fairfax County History Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1923.

Location. 38° 55.989′ N, 77° 10.716′ W. Marker is in McLean, Virginia

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 1, 2022

2. McLean Volunteer Firehouse Marker

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, in Fairfax County. Marker is at the intersection of Chain Bridge Road and Redmond Drive, on the right when traveling south on Chain Bridge Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1440 Chain Bridge Rd, Mc Lean VA 22101, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Laughlin Building (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); McLean (about 500 feet away); Salona (approx. half a mile away); Benvenue (approx. 0.6 miles away); William Watters (approx. one mile away); William Whann Mackall (approx. one mile away); Langley Fork (approx. 1.6 miles away); Chesterbrook (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in McLean.

Also see . . . After nearly 2 years, the marker for McLean’s old firehouse to get overdue dedication. Due to Covid concerns, this marker will finally have its dedication ceremony on August 21st. (Submitted on August 10, 2022, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)

Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 1, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 162 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 1, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.