Gerber Village in Fort Belvoir in Fairfax County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Gerber Village
Photographed by Kevin W., March 20, 2023
1. Gerber Village Marker
Inscription.
Gerber Village. . Located within the core of Historic Camp A. A. Humphreys, the non-commissioned officer family housing neighborhood of Gerber Village was constructed in the 1930s. The dwellings were constructed in the Colonial Revival Style from standardized plans developed by the Quartermaster Corps. The grid-like street design of Berber Village with it symmetrical alignment to the parade field illustrates the formal military hierarch design style commonly incorporated into post planning in the early 20th century. Gerber Village was named to memorialize Sgt. Maj. Frederick W. Gerber, the first engineer soldier to receive the Medal of Honor. His numerous heroic actions throughout his military career make the identification of one specific event or occasion impossible. The citation for his medal read, "Distinguished gallantry in many actions and in recognition of long, faithful and meritorious services covering a period of 32 years." Sgt. Maj. Gerber died at West Point on November 10, 1875.
Located within the core of Historic Camp A. A. Humphreys, the non-commissioned officer family housing neighborhood of Gerber Village was constructed in the 1930s. The dwellings were constructed in the Colonial Revival Style from standardized plans developed by the Quartermaster Corps. The grid-like street design of Berber Village with it symmetrical alignment to the parade field illustrates the formal military hierarch design style commonly incorporated into post planning in the early 20th century. Gerber Village was named to memorialize Sgt. Maj. Frederick W. Gerber, the first engineer soldier to receive the Medal of Honor. His numerous heroic actions throughout his military career make the identification of one specific event or occasion impossible. The citation for his medal read, "Distinguished gallantry in many actions and in recognition of long, faithful and meritorious services covering a period of 32 years." Sgt. Maj. Gerber died at West Point on November 10, 1875.
Erected by Fort Belvoir.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical year for this entry is 1930.
Location. 38° 41.324′ N,
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77° 8.429′ W. Marker is in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, in Fairfax County. It is in Gerber Village. It is at the intersection of Gunston Road and 20th Street, on the right when traveling north on Gunston Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Belvoir VA 22060, 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.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2023, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 343 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on March 21, 2023, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
