Near Fairfax in Fairfax County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

David R. Pinn Community Center

July 7, 2012

1. David R. Pinn Community Center Marker

Inscription. After the Civil War, a small community of African Americans lived on Route 654, now known as Zion Drive. The Wrights, Hamiltons, Whites, and Pinns were farmers and laborers. In 1904, David R. & Sarah F. Pinn donated an acre of land to build Little Bethel Baptist Church. In 1946, the church building was purchased by the Immediate Relief Association, which helped neighbors in need. The Sideburn Civic Community Association acquired the parcel in 1973, and the David R. Pinn Community Center was established. After more than 100 years, many of the descendants of the original families continue to live in this community.

Erected 2009 by The Fairfax County History Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, Fairfax County History Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.

Location. 38° 48.417′ N, 77° 17.955′ W. Marker is near Fairfax, Virginia, in Fairfax County. It is at the intersection of Zion Drive (County Route 654) and Windsor Hills Drive, on

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the right when traveling east on Zion Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10225 Zion Dr, Fairfax VA 22032, 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,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Huldah Coffer House (approx. 1.1 miles away); World Peace Sand Mandala (approx. 1.4 miles away); The Legend Story of the First Prayer Wheel / Prayer for World Peace and Welfare (approx. 1.4 miles away); Johnson-Sabin Way (approx. 1.4 miles away); Clara H. Barton (approx. 1½ miles away); Veterans Memorial

July 7, 2012

2. David R. Pinn Community Center Marker

(approx. 1½ miles away); Payne’s Church (approx. 1½ miles away); In this Church of St. Mary’s (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fairfax.

Also see . . . The Center's History. Fairfax County Website (Submitted on July 7, 2012.)

David R. Pinn Community Center image. Click for full size.

July 7, 2012

3. David R. Pinn Community Center

The center is decorated with colorful murals.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2012. This page has been viewed 2,226 times since then and 76 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 7, 2012. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.