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.
David R. Pinn Community Center. . 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. and 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.
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.
Location. 38° 48.417′ N, 77° 17.955′ W. Marker is near Fairfax, Virginia, in Fairfax County. Marker is at the intersection of Zion Drive (County Route 654) and Windsor Hills Drive, on 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of
Also see . . . The Center's History. Fairfax County Website (Submitted on July 7, 2012.)
July 7, 2012
2. David R. Pinn Community Center Marker
July 7, 2012
3. David R. Pinn Community Center
The center is decorated with colorful murals.
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