National Register of Historic Places listings in Falls Church, Virginia facts for kids
This page lists special places in Falls Church, Virginia that are on the National Register of Historic Places. This register is like a national list of important buildings, sites, and objects that are worth saving because of their history.
There are 6 places in Falls Church on this list. One of them is even more special and is called a National Historic Landmark. This means it's super important to the history of the whole country!
Historic Places in Falls Church
Benjamin Banneker: SW-9 Intermediate Boundary Stone
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This stone is located near 18th and Van Buren Streets. It was placed here on May 11, 1976. This isn't just any old rock! It's one of the original boundary stones that marked the corners of the District of Columbia when it was first created. These stones were set up by a team that included Benjamin Banneker, a famous African American astronomer and surveyor. This particular stone is so important that it's a National Historic Landmark.
Birch House
You can find the Birch House at 312 E. Broad Street. It was added to the National Register on October 26, 1977. This house is a great example of old architecture in Falls Church. It helps us remember what homes looked like a long time ago in the area.
Cherry Hill
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Cherry Hill is located at 312 Park Avenue and was listed on July 26, 1973. This historic farm property includes a farmhouse and a barn. It's one of the oldest buildings in Falls Church. It shows us what life was like on a farm in Virginia many years ago.
The Falls Church
The Falls Church is a very important building at 115 E. Fairfax Street. It was added to the National Register on February 26, 1970. This church is where the city of Falls Church gets its name! It has a long history, going back to colonial times. It's a key part of the community's story.
Mount Hope
Mount Hope is a historic home at 203 Oak Street. It was listed on October 4, 1984. This house is a brick farmhouse built in 1870. It was built by William Duncan, an immigrant from Ireland. Part of the house is even older, built around 1830. It shows how homes changed over time and tells a story about the people who lived there.
West Cornerstone
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The West Cornerstone is located on the west side of Meridian Street, south of Williamsburg Boulevard. It was added to the National Register on February 1, 1991. Like the SW-9 stone, this is another one of the original boundary markers for the District of Columbia. These stones are important historical markers that show the original shape of the nation's capital.
