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

Jadwin Loop Village

Photographed by Kevin W., March 20, 2023

1. Jadwin Loop Village Marker

Inscription. Jadwin Loop Village contains five Colonial-Revival multi-family dwellings on the South side of the loop that were originally built in 1939 to provide housing for 25 junior officers and their families. These are the only buildings of this type to be constructed a Fort Belvoir during this time period. Jadwin Loop Village was named to memorialize Maj. Gen. Edgar Jadwin, Chief of Engineers from June 1926 to August 1929. He graduated in 1890 from West Point first in class, served in the Spanish-American war, and assisted in the construction of the Panama Canal. He received the Distinguished Service Medal in WWI for his direction of American construction and forestry work in France. He retired as Lieutenant General on August 7, 1929, along with construction and forestry, he is also recognized for his lasting contributions to bridges, flood control, roads, and railroads.

Erected by Fort Belvoir.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Distinguished Service Medal series

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list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1939.

Location. 38° 41.5′ N, 77° 7.811′ W. Marker is in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, in Fairfax County. It is on Jadwin Loop just east of Mount Vernon Road, on the right when traveling east. 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,

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: Long Parade Ground (approx. 0.2 miles away); Park Village (approx. ¼ mile away); Belvoir Village (approx. 0.4 miles away); Treasury Building Column Sections (approx.

Photographed by Kevin W., March 20, 2023

2. Jadwin Loop Village Marker

0.4 miles away); Non Commissioned Officers’ Service Club (approx. half a mile away); George M. Wheeler (approx. half a mile away); Water Storage Tank 188 (approx. 0.6 miles away); Gerber Village (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Belvoir.

Photographed by Kevin W., March 20, 2023

3. Jadwin Loop Village Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2023, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 358 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 23, 2023, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.