Clifton in Fairfax County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Circa 1884
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 15, 2017
1. Circa 1884 Marker
This building was built as a General Mercantile Store and through the years has been occupied as a Saloon, Bakery, Grocery, Pool Hall, Cabinet Shop and Church.
The addition was added in 1926 for a Barber Shop.
The building was completely restored in 1965.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1884.
Location. 38° 46.802′ N, 77° 23.185′ W. Marker is in Clifton, Virginia, in Fairfax County. Marker is on Main Street (Virginia Route 645) south of Chapel Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7153 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. Payne House (a few steps from this marker); Clifton Baptist Church (a few steps from this marker); Quigg House (within shouting distance of this marker); Harris House (within shouting distance of this marker); Kincheloe House (within shouting distance of this marker); Fulmer House (within shouting distance of this marker); Peterson's Ice Cream Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); Detwiler House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clifton.
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Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 15, 2017
2. Circa 1884 Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 21, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 282 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 21, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
