Cherry Hill
N 38° 53.126 W 077° 10.401
18S E 311493 N 4306308
Cherry Hill in Falls Church, Virginia
Waymark Code: WMMNX
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 08/19/2006
Views: 22
Cherry Hill
Greek revival house believed built in 1845 by Wm. Harvey, who bought 66.5 acres (part of 1729 248-acre Trammell Grant). Outbuildings added about 1857. Name derived from trees lining lane from Leesburg Turnpike. In 1870 Joseph S. Riley bought the property. In 1875 he became a key figure in incorporating the town and establishing a public school. Nephew, poet James Whitcomb Riley, visited farm many times. House was occupied by descendents for nearly a century. City bought and restored the property. The Friends of Cherry Hill Foundation furnished house as an excellent example of a 19th century home of a middle class farmer.
Marker Title: Cherry Hill
Marker Location: 312 Park Avenue
County or Independent City: City of Falls Church
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Program Sponsor: City of Falls Church
Marker Number: Not listed
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