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

Buckley Store

c. 1900

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 14, 2017

1. Buckley Store Marker

Inscription. “From a pin to a plow” was the Buckley Brothers' motto for their general store which was the largest store between Alexandria and Front Royal at one time. Since the Clifton School did not own a scale, the scales in the store were used to weigh the school children, as well as grain and nails. The Buckley Store remained in the family until 1951. Former First Lady, Nancy Reagan, dined here on three occasions.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Education • Industry & Commerce • Women.

Location. 38° 46.838′ N, 77° 23.21′ W. Marker is in Clifton, Virginia, in Fairfax County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Ford Lane, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7145 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. Weaver House (a few steps from this marker); Devereux Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Sangster's Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Peterson's Ice Cream Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); Quigg House (within shouting distance of this marker); Barn

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Detwiler House (within shouting distance of this marker); “Pink” House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clifton.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 14, 2017

2. Buckley Store Marker

at Trattoria Villagio. The Wine Attic is upstairs.

Trattoria Villagio image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 14, 2017

3. Trattoria Villagio

Buckley Store Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 14, 2017

4. Buckley Store Building

Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 418 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 16, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.