Alexandria West , Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Dora Kelley Nature Park & Wildlife Sanctuary
5750 Sanger Ave.
| | City of Alexandria, Virginia | |
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 31, 2026
1. Dora Kelley Nature Park & Wildlife Sanctuary Marker
In 1976, by resolution of the Alexandria City Council this Nature Park & Wildlife Sanctuary was named in honor of Dora m Kelley (1914-2001). This was done in recognition of Mrs. Kelley's outstanding work to preserve the land and its character. The park is now a living legacy, enriching the lives of all who visit.
The Dora Kelley Nature Park & Wildlife Sanctuary encompasses 50 acres of oak-hickory forest, stream valley floodplain, and freshwater marsh. These diverse habitats are home to a variety of native plants and wildlife, some of which are found nowhere else in the City of Alexandria.
Park visitors are encouraged to hike along the self-guided nature trail that meanders through the park. Brochures for the nature trail are available at the Jerome Buddie Ford Nature Center, located adjacent to the park. The Nature Center provides year-round programs and exhibits on the park's human and natural history.
Erected by City of Alexandria, Virginia.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas • Women. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, The City of Alexandria series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1976.
Location.
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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: A different marker also named Dora Kelley Nature Park & Wildlife Sanctuary (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Protecting Threatened Species (approx. 0.4 miles away); A Legacy of Conservation (approx. half a mile away); Cabin in Historic Fairfax County (approx. Ύ mile away); An American Indian Camp in the Uplands (approx. Ύ mile away); Lebanon Union Cemetery (approx. 0.9 miles away); a different marker also named Lebanon Union Cemetery (approx. 0.9 miles away); a different marker also named Lebanon Union Cemetery (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alexandria.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 31, 2026
2. Dora Kelley Nature Park & Wildlife Sanctuary Marker, just beyond the main gate to the park
Credits. This page was last revised on March 31, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 31, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
