Fairfax, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Fairfax Herald & Print Shop
Built 1900
| | Old Town Fairfax | |
March 15, 2008
1. Fairfax Herald & Print Shop Marker
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, Old Town Fairfax series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.
Location. 38° 50.764′ N, 77° 18.322′ W. Marker is in Fairfax, Virginia. It is at the intersection of Main Street (Virginia Route 236) and University Drive, on the right when traveling west on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10400 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: Old Town Hall (a few steps from this marker); Whiteheads Mercantile & Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Fairfax Hay & Grain Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Victorian Square Addition (within shouting distance of this marker); Nickell's Hardware (within shouting distance of this marker); Kitty Barrett Pozer (within shouting distance of this marker); The Sauls House
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Regarding Fairfax Herald & Print Shop. A collection of the Herald's original printing equipment is now located at the Smithsonian.
March 15, 2008
3. Fairfax Herald & Print Shop
Marker is located beside the last shutter on the right side of the building.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 10, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2008. This page has been viewed 2,533 times since then and 33 times this year. Last updated on January 26, 2019. Photos: 1. submitted on March 16, 2008. 2. submitted on January 26, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on March 16, 2008. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
