Clifton in Fairfax County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Davis Buckley House

1913

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 15, 2017

1. Davis Buckley House Marker

Inscription. Built in 1913 for Lucy Virginia Davis Buckley, who lived here with her youngest daughter unti1 1923. It has been the home of two of Clifton's Mayors, W. Swem Elgin and James C. Chesley. Clifton's third elementary school (1895-1912) and the first high school (1909-1912) were located in the yard to the left of the house.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Government & Politics • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.

Location. 38° 46.728′ N, 77° 23.132′ W. Marker is in Clifton, Virginia, in Fairfax County. Marker is on Main Street north of Dell Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7207 Main Street, Clifton VA 20124, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Clifton Primitive Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Fulmer Brill House (within shouting distance of this marker); 7161 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Cross House (within shouting distance of this marker); Buckley House (within shouting distance of this marker); Huckbill (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Fairfax Herald (about 300 feet away); Kidwell House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clifton.

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Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 15, 2017

2. Davis Buckley House Marker

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Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 15, 2017

3. Davis Buckley House

Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 14, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 372 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 14, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.