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

Sutphin House

Ca. 1951

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, November 15, 2017

1. Sutphin House Marker

Inscription. This country cottage was built by Alvin, Ollie and Lewie Poe on land once a part of Detwiler's Dairy Farm. The construction is fir lumber, featuring old schoolhouse windows on the back porch. Mrs. Sutphin resided here for over 45 years and served as President of the Women's Auxiliary to the Clifton Volunteer Fire Department. “Miss Julia” was always there to welcome the volunteer firemen warm refreshments upon their return from a fire alarm.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Architecture • Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1951.

Location. 38° 46.83′ N, 77° 23.046′ W. Marker is in Clifton, Virginia, in Fairfax County. It is on School Street west of Water Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12644 School Street, 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

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

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western 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: Bradley House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); McDaniel House (about 300 feet away); Old Town Hall (about 400 feet away); Wine House (about 400 feet away); Fairfax House (about 400 feet away); The Fletcher House (about 400 feet away); Susan Riviere Hetzel (about 400 feet away); Barber Shop (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clifton.

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, November 15, 2017

2. Sutphin House Marker

Sutphin House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, November 15, 2017

3. Sutphin House

Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 389 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 7, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.