Henderson Hall, US Marine Corps base near Arlington, Virginia, United States
Henderson Hall is a military building on a Marine Corps base in Arlington, Virginia, located near the Pentagon and Arlington National Cemetery. It contains offices, meeting spaces, and support services for military personnel and their families, forming part of a larger joint military installation.
The base was constructed between 1943 and 1952 and fully transferred to federal government control in 1954. During World War II, the site was active with training facilities and service buildings, including a Women Marine Reserve unit stationed there to support military operations.
Henderson Hall is named after Brevet Brigadier General Archibald Henderson, the longest-serving commandant of the Marine Corps. This naming reflects the site's role in honoring military leadership and continues to connect those who work there to that legacy of service.
The base is a secure military facility with controlled access restricted to authorized personnel and approved visitors only. Those needing to visit should contact the base in advance to understand security procedures and documentation requirements for entry.
Henderson Hall housed a Women Marine Reserve unit during World War II, a specialized group of women who worked in offices and supported Marine Corps operations. This presence highlights the diverse history of the base and its role beyond typical military functions during wartime.
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