Landmark in Alexandria, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Hensley Park
Dedicated June 1987
This park is named for Joseph M. Hensley, the City of Alexandria's Director of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities from 1977 until his retirement in 1986.
Joe devoted 33 years to improving the quality of life in Alexandria. Among the many contributions to Alexandria are the beautiful landscapes found at the Potomac River Waterfront and the flower displays at Market Square, the George Washington Masonic Temple and throughout the city. In addition, he is credited with the development of much of the city's parkland and the expansion of the city's recreational facilities and programs.
Because of his leadership and example, Alexandria is a better place to live.
Erected 1987 by Alexandria City Council.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, The City of Alexandria series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1977.
Location. 38° 48.24′ N, 77° 6.491′ W. Marker is in Alexandria, Virginia. It is in Landmark. It is on Eisenhower Avenue
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Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area and in Northern Virginia. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in the Mid-Atlantic, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: This is Cameron Run! (approx. 0.4 miles away); Reconstructing the Past (approx. 0.4 miles away); Ponding and Preservation (approx. 0.4 miles away); Excavating Historic Ships (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lake Cook (approx. 0.6 miles away); Bush Hill (approx. 0.6 miles away); Phoenix Mill (approx.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 8, 2022
2. Hensley Park signage along Eisenhower Avenue
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 582 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 8, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
