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

Kidwell House

1890

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, November 15, 2017

1. Kidwell House Marker

Inscription. Longtime Clifton residents, the A.J. Kidwell family resided here beginning in 1890 for nearly 60 years. The town blacksmith, Kidwell was a prominent citizen and member of the first Town Council in 1902. He operated a smithy located in the now vacant lot beside the First Baptist Church. Pieces of his handiwork remain in the area.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.

Location. 38° 46.767′ N, 77° 23.173′ W. Marker is in Clifton, Virginia, in Fairfax County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and School Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7158 Main 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 the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

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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: Buckley House (a few steps from this marker); Huckbill (a few steps from this marker); Kincheloe House (a few steps from this marker); 7161 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Harris House (within shouting distance of this marker); Clifton Primitive Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Cross House (within shouting distance of this marker); Circa 1884 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clifton.

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, November 15, 2017

2. Kidwell House Marker

Kidwell House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, November 15, 2017

3. Kidwell House

Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 757 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 12, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.