The Chestnut Grove Cemetery in Herndon was established in 1872. There are earlier burials which were re-interred there. The Van Vleck family donated the land for the cemetery and established a trusteeship. Today the Town of Herndon maintains this cemetery, which is still in active use. The cemetery was surveyed in July of 2010. Because [...]
Arnon Chapel Cemetery in Great Falls, Virginia was surveyed in July of 2010. The chapel served as a community place of worship and social events for almost fifty years. The community consisted of farmers, blacksmiths, and general store owners. Today, the cemetery is still in use and is a mixture of old and modern markers. [...]
Brown’s Memorial Cemetery and Brown’s Chapel Cemetery are connected in name and in history. In July 2010, surveyors noted that both cemeteries are well maintained and are still in active use.
The Brown’s Memorial Cemetery was started for the family members of Rev. Augustus Brown, who deeded land for and built Brown’s Chapel.
Photos of Brown’s Memorial [...]
Brown’s Chapel Cemetery and Brown’s Memorial Cemetery are connected in name and in history. In July 2010, surveyors noted that both cemeteries are well maintained and are still in active use.
In 1850 Rev. Brown and his brother Rev. Jesse Brown led a group of believers from New York to Virginia, where they purchased 320 acres. [...]
