East Falls Church in Arlington in Arlington County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
East Falls Church Station
Photographed by Craig Swain, April 7, 2012
1. East Falls Church Station Marker
Caption for main illustration: Priscilla Wilcox and other passengers and crew at East Falls Church station August 1940.
The United States' involvement in World War II greatly increased the local workforce at the same time that gas rationing curtailed private automobile use. Complaints from local citizens - and orders from the federal government - brought service back in 1943. Eight years later the W&OD made its last passenger run.
Erected by The Washington & Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park - Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the NOVA Parks, and the Washington and Old Dominion (W&OD) Railroad series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1941.
Location. 38° 53.246′ N, 77° 9.763′ W. Marker is in Arlington, Virginia, in Arlington County. It is in East Falls Church. It can be reached from the intersection of Langston Boulevard (U.S. 29) and Fairfax Drive, on the right when traveling south. Located south of the Washington & Old Dominion Railroad Trail bridge
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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: Benjamin Elliott's Coal Trestle (within shouting distance of this marker); East Falls Church (about 500 feet away); Presidential Visit to Falls Church, 1911 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pearson's Funeral Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); Crossman House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Original Federal Boundary Stone, District of Columbia, Southwest 9 (approx. 0.4 miles away); Benjamin Banneker Park Playground (approx. 0.4 miles away); City of Falls Church Veterans Memorial (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arlington.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Arlington County / Fairfax County (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by Craig Swain, April 7, 2012
2. East Falls Church Station
From 1887 to 1970, the East Falls Church station stood on the site where you are located. It was painted red and green by the city of Falls Church in 1960s.
Photographed by Craig Swain, April 7, 2012
3. East Falls Church Station Marker
The old train station stood just to the right of the marker.
Photographed by Craig Swain, April 7, 2012
4. Station Sign along the Trail
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 3, 2012, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,666 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 3, 2012, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
