Near Manassas in Prince William County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Dean Divers Church

Photographed By Craig Swain, July 19, 2009

1. Dean Divers Church Marker

Inscription.
This area was known as Five Forks during the Civil War and was settled by freed slaves during Reconstruction. In 1900 a Missionary Sunday School was opened on Balls Ford Road by Miss Jennie Dean.

In 1909 this site was donated by Henritta Page. Though financial contributions by the Divers family of New Jersey and efforts of Miss Dean, the establishment of Dean Divers Baptist Church became a reality.

Erected 1984 by Prince William County Historical Commission. (Marker Number 50.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion • Education • Women. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, Prince William County Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.

Location. 38° 47.335′ N, 77° 31.979′ W. Marker is near Manassas, Virginia, in Prince William County. Marker is on Bethlehem Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7702 Bethlehem Rd, Manassas VA 20109, 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. Hazel Plain (approx. 1.2 miles away); Chinn Ridge (approx. 1.2 miles away); a different marker also named Chinn Ridge (approx.

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1.3 miles away); Brownsville (approx. 1.3 miles away); Kemper's Brigade (approx. 1.3 miles away); 73rd Ohio Infantry (approx. 1.3 miles away); Fight at the Fence Line (approx. 1.3 miles away); The Union Fifth Corps at Dawkins Branch (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manassas.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Jennie Dean's Work as Mentioned on Markers.

Dean Divers Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, July 19, 2009

2. Dean Divers Church and Marker

Church Cornerstone image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, July 19, 2009

3. Church Cornerstone

Photographed By Craig Swain, July 19, 2009

4. Church Bell

The Church Bell is mounted on a small structure outside of the church.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,537 times since then and 83 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 19, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.