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

Barber Shop

1884

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, November 15, 2017

1. Barber Shop Marker

Inscription. The front portion of this building first served as an out kitchen for the Payne House. Around 1918 it was moved across Chapel Street where it served as home for the train agent. In 1955 the first floor became Tom Fairfax's barber shop until the mid 60's. In 1972 it was moved to the present site, restored and enlarged for use as an antique shop.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1918.

Location. 38° 46.848′ N, 77° 23.144′ W. Marker is in Clifton, Virginia, in Fairfax County. It is at the intersection of Chapel Road and Pendleton Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Chapel Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12700 Chapel Road, Clifton VA 20124, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area

and in Northern Virginia.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western

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World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Woodyard House (a few steps from this marker); Susan Riviere Hetzel (within shouting distance of this marker); Detwiler House (within shouting distance of this marker); Fairfax House (within shouting distance of this marker); Payne House (about 300 feet away); Buckley Store (about 300 feet away); Wine House (about 300 feet away); Circa 1884 (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clifton.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Sangster’s Station (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, November 15, 2017

2. Barber Shop

Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 5, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 473 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 5, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.