Odricks Corner, Virginia facts for kids
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Odricks Corner, Virginia
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Spring Hill Recreation Center, in the approximate location of the former community of Odricks Corner, in August 2017
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 Odricks Corner, Virginia
Location in Northern Virginia
Odricks Corner, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Odricks Corner, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Fairfax |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1496042 |
Odricks Corner is a small area in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. It's called an unincorporated community because it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city. Odricks Corner is located north of the Dulles Toll Road (State Route 267), right where Spring Hill Road and Lewinsville Road meet.
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The Story Behind Odricks Corner
Odricks Corner gets its name from a man named Alfred Odrick. He was a former slave and a skilled carpenter. In 1872, Alfred Odrick bought 30 acres of land. He built his home on the south side of Lewinsville Road.
How the Corner Got Its Name
Later, Spring Hill Road was built and crossed Lewinsville Road near Alfred Odrick's home. Because his house was right at this new intersection, the area became known as Odrick's Corner. It was a way to easily find the spot on a map.
Odrick's School: A Community Hub
By 1879, a one-room schoolhouse was built at Odrick's Corner. It was named Odrick's School. Many people believe Alfred Odrick helped create this school.
- The school was very important to the community.
- It was used for classes during the day.
- It also served as a meeting place for the community.
- The first church services for Shiloh Baptist Church were held there.
This school became the center of a busy African-American community. The original wooden school building was later replaced with a stronger brick one. However, this brick school eventually closed. It was sold in 1953 and has since been taken down.
Remembering Odricks Corner Today
The history of Odricks Corner is remembered with a special marker. The Fairfax County History Commission put up this historic marker in 2002. You can find it near the Spring Hill Recreation Center. This marker helps people learn about the important past of Odricks Corner and the community that once thrived there.
