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

The Sauls House

Built 1892

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 26, 2019

1. The Sauls House Marker

Inscription. This charming 1892 Queen Anne Victorian House was the residence of Mary C. (Litchfield) Sauls from 1892 to 1920. After Mary's death, Mary's son, Hugh Grafton Sauls (1876-1948) and his wife Clara May (Ferguson) Sauls (1875-1972) continued to occupy the house for many more years.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.

Location. 38° 50.745′ N, 77° 18.29′ W. Marker is in Fairfax, Virginia. It is on Main Street (Virginia Route 236) east of University Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10381 Main Street, Fairfax VA 22030, 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,

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

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: Victorian Square Addition (a few steps from this marker); Ratcliffe-Allison House (Earp’s) (a few steps from this marker); Whiteheads Mercantile & Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Kitty Barrett Pozer (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Fairfax Herald & Print Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Draper House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Draper House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fairfax.

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Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 26, 2019

2. The Sauls House

Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 26, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 515 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 26, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.