Falls Church, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Cherry Hill
Photographed by Roger Dean Meyer, circa May 2005
1. Cherry Hill Marker
Greek Revival house believed built in 1845 by Wm. Harvey, who bought 66.5 acres (part of 1729 248-acre Trammell grant). Outbuildings added about 1857. Name derived from trees lining lane from Leesburg Turnpike. In 1870, Joseph S. Riley bought the property. In 1875 he became a key figure in incorporating the town and establishing a public school. Nephew, poet James Whitcomb Riley, visited farm many times. House was occupied by descendants for nearly a century. City bought and restored the property. The friends of Cherry Hill foundation furnished house as an excellent example of a 19th century home of a middle-class farmer.
Erected by City of Falls Church Historical Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, City of Falls Church series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.
Location. 38° 53.14′ N, 77° 10.424′ W. Marker is in Falls Church, Virginia. It is on Park Avenue east of North Virginia Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 312 Park Avenue, 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 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Falls Church Home Front (within shouting distance
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Hangman's Tree (was about 500 feet away but has been permanently removed).
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.
Also see . . . Cherry Hill. Virginia Department of Historical Resources website entry:
Links to National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form (Submitted on November 6, 2010.)
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2. Cherry Hill Farmhouse
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3. Cherry Hill Marker
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4. Cherry Hill
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5. Cherry Hill Barn
Credits. This page was last revised on August 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2006, by Roger Dean Meyer of Yankton, South Dakota. This page has been viewed 3,084 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 29, 2006, by Roger Dean Meyer of Yankton, South Dakota. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 6, 2010. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
