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    Posted on July 18th, 2011

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    Andrew Chapel Cemetery

    Andrew Chapel Cemetery

    The cemetery was surveyed in July 2011 and was found to be in current use and well maintained. A not-for-profit association operates the cemetery, which surrounds Andrew Chapel and has over 250 burials from the mid-nineteenth century until present.
    The chapel and cemetery reflect the history of the area. The chapel was built circa 1855 as [...]

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    Posted on November 30th, 2010

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    Adams, Nelson, Sewell, Hirst Family Cemetery

    Adams, Nelson, Sewell, Hirst Family Cemetery

    This cemetery, located off of Kirby Road, is the burial place for some of the earliest landowners of McLean. The four families intermarried.
    William Adams settled here in the late 1700s and operated mills. William Nelson purchased those mills from Sam Adams, the son of William Adams.
    Walter H. Reid, who is buried here, was the son [...]

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    Posted on August 13th, 2010

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    Arnon Chapel Cemetery

    Arnon Chapel Cemetery

    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. [...]