Falls Church, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Carol DeLong
Carol DeLong (1930-2003) was the first woman to lead as Mayor of Falls Church City, devoting eight of her 16 years on City Council to the position. Her many accomplishments include advancing affordable housing, regional transportation projects, the W&OD Trail bridge, streetscape improvements, and the East Wing of City Hall.
Erected 2024.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Parks & Recreational Areas • Roads & Vehicles • Women. In addition, it is included in the Washington and Old Dominion (W&OD) Railroad series list.
Location. 38° 52.837′ N, 77° 10.567′ W. Marker is in Falls Church, Virginia. It is on Wallace Street south of South Maple Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 319 S Maple Ave, 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: Mildred Marie Tinner Leak (a few steps from this marker); Caroline Kerfoot (a few steps from this marker); Mattie Gundry (1861-1947) (a few steps from this marker); Mary "Mollie" Edwards Pultz Riley (a few steps from this marker); Louisa Mars Henderson
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Credits. This page was last revised on March 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 4, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 22 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on March 4, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
