Green Valley
Description:
First established in 1844 by freemen Sarah and Levi Jones, Green Valley is Arlington's oldest African American community. By 1900 this neighborhood in eastern Arlington County became the largest black community in terms of both geography and population. This large population supported both a church and school within the community. The early strength of Green Valley was due, in large part, to the presence of the Jones family who actively sold land to fellow African Americans. The image above shows the community in the 1970s. At that time the community became known as Nauck.
Collection:
Neighborhoods
Date:
1844
Creator:
Sarah and Levi Jones
Source:
None recorded.
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None recorded.Citation
Sarah and Levi Jones, “Green Valley,” Built By the People Themselves, accessed March 28, 2023, http://lindseybestebreurtje.org/arlingtonhistory/items/show/59.
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