Fort Belvoir in Fairfax County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Fort Belvoir Military Railroad Historic Corridor
The 4.51-mile, standard-gauge railroad was built largely by combat engineers, with some assistance by civilian workers and soldiers from other branches. From January to July 1918 they laid track from the railhead junction near Newington to the center of camp.
The warehouse district buildings and Facility No. 707, just north of this location, were oriented in a linear layout for railroad accessibility. These buildings were directly associated with the supply storage, repair, and maintenance of the railroad to the south of this location. Railroad facilities were used by Belvoir Research, Development and Engineering Center to test rail equipment by simulating various shock types that would be placed on it during railroad yard switching procedures.
The FBMRR passenger service was discontinued after the Korean War but the railroad remained in use moving supplies until the last locomotive left Fort Belvoir in 1993.
Erected 2018 by Fort Belvoir and the Federal Highway Administration.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Railroads & Streetcars • War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1918.
Location. 38° 41.201′ N, 77° 8.455′ W. Marker is in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, in Fairfax County. Marker is on 21st Street west of Lowen Road, on the right when traveling west. Marker is on Fort Belvoir. Restricted Access. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Belvoir VA 22060, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. ‘Thermo-Con’ House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gerber Village (about 800 feet away); Non Commissioned Officers’ Service Club (approx. ¼ mile away); George M. Wheeler (approx. ¼ mile away); Warehouse District (approx. 0.4 miles away); Belvoir Village (approx. 0.4 miles away); Water Storage Tank 188 (approx. 0.4 miles away); Long Parade Ground (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Belvoir.
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Credits. This page was last revised on April 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 13, 2019. This page has been viewed 374 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 13, 2019. 2, 3. submitted on June 11, 2019, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.