Awarded Virginia State Road Markers:
I would like to thank everyone for the many birthday greetings I
received. and to thank all who contributed to the birthday marker fund to pay for the
current awarded State Historic Road Markers. So far we have raised 130.00
It was 27 years ago when the Historical Society achieved the
State marker designation for Gum Springs. At that time each marker was 1,400
dollars. The Society had two casted for Gum Springs at a cost of 2,800. We
raised the money through community and organization donations, and yes many of
our parents and grandparents were still living then, donating and helping to
continue the legacy of Gum Springs by being a part of the fund raising.
The Society recently worked with Woodlawn Faith Church, and
Pride of Fairfax , helping to acquire a marker for the church and the Odd Fellows
Hall. The markers today cost 1,700 each. They have each paid for their marker.
The Woodlawn Marker is already up and on view, the Odd Fellows Hall marker is
soon slated for a dedication date. The society acquired a marker for Bethlehem
Baptist Church, however the Pastor and Trustees does not want the marker .
The Gum Springs Historical Society has a proposal pending for
the Drew Smith Elementary School, which we feel will be granted, 1,700 is needed to pay for that marker, we thank you for your continued
support.
