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Jennie Dean's Work as Mentioned on Markers.
By Craig Swain, May 4, 2008
Jennie Dean Marker in front of the Mount Calvary Church
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| | Jennie Dean (1852-1913) was born in slavery near here. A pioneer in the advancement of education and religion among the black citizens of Prince William County and neighboring counties, Miss Dean founded the Manassas Industrial School for Colored . . . — — Map (db m7618) HM |
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This area was known as Five Forks during the Civil War and was settled by freed slaves during Reconstruction. In 1900 a Missionary Sunday School was opened on Balls Ford Road by Miss Jennie Dean.
In 1909 this site was donated by Henritta . . . — — Map (db m20962) HM |
Apr. 26, 2024