Falls Church, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Citizens' Bridge
Built by Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority in 1992, the bridge resolved critical transportation and safety concerns of the 45-mile long W&OD Trail.
The name honors those local citizens who provided political and financial support for construction of this bridge and those who continually serve as volunteer resources for Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park.
Erected by Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Charity & Public Work • Parks & Recreational Areas • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the NOVA Parks, and the Washington and Old Dominion (W&OD) Railroad series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1992.
Location. 38° 53.503′ N, 77° 11.112′ W. Marker is in Falls Church, Virginia. It is on Washington and Old Dominion Trail 0.1 miles west of Grove Avenue, in the median. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1014 W Broad St, Falls Church VA 22046, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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, and in the Mid-Atlantic. 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 the W&OD Trail! (within shouting distance of this marker); Tracks into History (within shouting distance of this marker); West Falls Church Station
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Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 22, 2023
2. Citizens' Bridge Marker
The plaque hangs at the eastern edge of the overpass. Please note that the bridge is divided for traffic direction for people walking and bicycling.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 22, 2023
3. Dedication plaque for the trail overpass
Credits. This page was last revised on January 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 22, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 325 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 22, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
