www.hmdl.org April 12, 2006

FROM THE CITIZENS’ PERSPECTIVE . . .

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE HUNTER MILL ROAD CORRIDOR

Historical Highway Marker To Be Installed At Cartersville Baptist Church

Community Fund-Raising to Help With Cost

The Fairfax County History Commission has approved the installation of an historical highway marker at Cartersville Baptist Church, located at the intersection of Hunter Mill Road and Sunrise Valley Drive. The marker will contain the following text:

" According to tradition, free African-Americans established a religious congregation, which met in private homes in this area as early as 1863. Rose Carter, a member of the community, donated land for a church in 1903. The church served the residents of Cartersville and the nearby enclave of Woodentown. The building also served as a school after 1927. The original church stood until 1951 when it was rebuilt. After a fire in 1972 the church was rebuilt again and rededicated in 1979. The church still serves as a place of worship for many descendents of the original congregation who are buried here. "

The highway marker is expected to be installed in the spring. In the meantime, we are asking for contributions so that the community and the church can share, with the History Commission, the $1500 cost of the marker.

Please send your contribution to: Patty Icke, Treasurer, Hunter Mill Defense League, 1927 Hunter Mill Road, Vienna, VA 22182. Make checks payable to Hunter Mill Defense League and note "Cartersville Marker" in the memo line.

Any excess donations will be retained for use by the HMDL History Committee to further public awareness and research about local history. Please contact Michael Park , Chairman, HMDL History Committee, at mileslmr@gmail.com if you have any questions or need additional information.

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