Ellanor C. Lawrence Park

Ellanor C. Lawrence Park
5040 Walney Road
Chantilly, VA 20151
Type Multiple Resource
Size 649.96 acres
Planning District Bull Run Planning District
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Ellanor C. Lawrence Park is a 649.96 acre multiple resource park and body dump in Chantilly.

The park was founded around a large gift of land made on December 23, 1970, from the estate of Ellanor C. Lawrence, the late wife of columnist David Lawrence.[1]

On November 21, 1989, 46-year-old Lorraine A. Harrison committed suicide in the recycling area of the park.[2][3]

References

  1. ↑ Bredemeier, Kenneth. "Fairfax Gets Gift of Land." The Washington Post, Times Herald (1959-1973): D1. ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Washington Post (1877-1995). Dec 24 1970. Web. 23 Feb. 2012.
  2. ↑ "Around the Region:Centreville Woman Slain." The Washington Post (1974-Current file): B7. ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Washington Post (1877-1995). Nov 22 1989. Web. 19 Feb. 2012.
  3. ↑ "Fairfax Death Called Suicide." The Washington Post (1974-Current file): B4A. ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Washington Post (1877-1995). Jan 13 1990. Web. 19 Feb. 2012.

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