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All the United States Virginia Springfield

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Springfield

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Springfield, Virginia

Updated June 24, 2021

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Civil War-era tunnel at Lake Accotink Park.

Springfield, Virginia

Orange and Alexandria Railroad Culvert

This little brick tunnel built by Confederate forces was used to conduct surprise attacks on the railroad.
Snydenstricker Schoolhouse

Springfield, Virginia

Snydenstricker Schoolhouse

The last early 20th-century schoolhouse in Fairfax County has galvanized the community and engendered a spirit of service among residents.
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Laurel Grove School Museum

Alexandria, Virginia

Laurel Grove School Museum

The only remaining African American schoolhouse in northern Virginia is now a museum dedicated to formerly enslaved people.
2 miles from Springfield
Olander Banks Sr. and Margaret Lomax Banks Community Park

Alexandria, Virginia

Olander Banks Sr. and Margaret Lomax Banks Community Park

Home to a 27 room house, this estate was crafted by Black entrepreneur Olander Banks Sr.
3 miles from Springfield
Cloud’s Mill Race historical marker

Alexandria, Virginia

Cloud's Mill Race

This millstone-topped marker details the history of a mill that served as a landmark for both Union and Confederate soldiers during the American Civil War.
3 miles from Springfield
Lieutenant General William C. Gribble Jr. Memorial.

Alexandria, Virginia

Lieutenant General William C. Gribble Jr. Memorial

This marker at the entrance to the Humphreys Engineer Center honors the former Chief of the Army Corps of Engineers.
4 miles from Springfield
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Marshall Family Cemetery

A 14-foot monument marks the resting place of two of the town's earliest residents—and one unknown soldier.
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