Taylor Run in Alexandria, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
President Gerald R. Ford, Jr. Residence
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 18, 2019
Residence
has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
This residence possesses significance in
commemorating the history of the
United States of America
From 1955-1974, this was the home of Gerald R. Ford, Jr., 38th President of the United States. These years constitute the major part of Ford's long Congressional career, as well as his service as Vice President and the first 10 days after his assumption of the Presidency following President Nixon's Resignation.
National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Landmarks. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #37 Richard M. Nixon, the Former U.S. Presidents: #38 Gerald R. Ford, Jr., and the National Historic Landmarks series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1985.
Location. 38° 48.797′ N, 77° 4.786′ W. Marker is in Alexandria, Virginia. It is in Taylor Run. Marker is on Crown View Drive east of Cloverway Drive, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 514 Crown View Dr, Alexandria VA 22314, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Life of a Forest (approx. ¼ mile away); A Native American Village (approx. 0.3 miles away); Listen for Chipmunks (approx. 0.4 miles away); Original Federal Boundary Stone, District of Columbia, Southwest 3 (approx. half a mile away); Life of a Creek (approx. half a mile away); Fort Williams (approx. half a mile away); Mills and Molassas (approx. half a mile away); The Bloxham Cemetery: Portal to the Past (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alexandria.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 18, 2019
Credits. This page was last revised on March 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 372 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 18, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.