Henderson House

Photographed by Craig Swain, November 16, 2007

1. Henderson House Marker

Inscription. This Colonial Revival bungalow (part of 1724 1,279-acre Pearson Grant) bought by Dr. Edwin B. Henderson in 1913. Henderson's ancestors include Powhattan Chief Mimetou. In 1904 he was first African-American certified to teach physical education; 1920-1954 director of P.E. in D.C. segregated schools. Long active as organizer, coach, and official in New "Negro" leagues. Author in 1939 of "The Negro in Sports"; He also wrote over 3,000 letters to editors stressing need for equal opportunities. He and Mary Ellen, a primary school educator, were active civil rights advocates for over 50 years.

Erected by City of Falls Church Historical Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Architecture • Civil Rights • Education • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, City of Falls Church series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1724.

Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 38° 52.852′ N, 77° 10.526′ W. Marker was in Falls Church, Virginia. It was on South Maple Avenue north of Wallace Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 307 South Maple Avenue, Falls Church VA 22046, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in the Washington Metropolitan Area

and in Northern Virginia.

It was also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found 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.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Sears Kit Home (here, next to this marker); Colored Citizens Protective League (here, next to this marker); Home of Mary Ellen Meriwether (Miss Nellie) and Dr. Edwin B. Henderson (EB) (here, next to this marker); Plans to Fight the Ordinance (here, next to this marker); Dr. Edwin Bancroft Henderson (1883-1977) (here, next to this marker); The ordinance passed… (a few steps from this marker); In 2013 (a few steps from this marker); Betsy Read (1846-1895) (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Falls Church.

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Additional commentary.
1. Marker removed in place of another marker?
A new state historical marker (C-36) was unveiled on 10/21/21 for Dr. Edwin Bancroft Henderson, outside his former home in Falls Church. Apparently this marker was removed to allow placement of the new one (m=186877).

— Submitted November 22, 2021, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.

Photographed by Craig Swain, November 16, 2007

2. Henderson House Marker

Henderson House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain, November 16, 2007

3. Henderson House

Credits. This page was last revised on March 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 3,179 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 15, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.