Empowering Our Community Through Knowledge and Action
West Ford--Founder and Father of Gum Springs
1784 -1863
West Ford, a freed slave and accomplished carpenter, established Gum Springs in 1833. He sold 160 acres to purchase an additional 214 acres, thereby founding the community as it exists today. For further information regarding West Ford and his enduring legacy, please click the button below to visit the West Ford Legacy Foundation (WFLF) website.
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At Gum Springs Homeowners Organization, we are dedicated to strengthening our community and celebrating our heritage.
FORDSON ROAD PARADE OF HISTORICAL MARKERS
Pride of Fairfax historical site
Events
12/7/2025
Delegates Paul Krizek & Mark Sickles Annual Holiday Cookie & Toy Event
3:00 p.m.
Della J's
Event Details
12/7/2025
Delegates Paul Krizek & Mark Sickles Annual Holiday Cookie & Toy Event
This Annual Holiday Cookie and Toy Event is scheduled for December 7, 2025. Donations will be presented to Joyful Hands, a nonprofit organiz...
3:00 p.m.
Della J's
12/11/2025
Peake Cemetery Survey Meeting
7:00 p.m.
Virtual
Event Details
12/11/2025
Peake Cemetery Survey Meeting
This meeting will update attendees on the Peake Cemetery restoration and survey results from Fairfax County Park Authority. The link will be...
7:00 p.m.
Virtual
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