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

Post Office

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

1. Post Office Marker

Inscription. This post office was originally located next to Rudy Shields Insurance Agency, more recently known as the State Farm Insurance Agency. It was located in the center of Burke and was a vital part of the community. With the support of Fairfax County and specifically Supervisor Pat Herrity, Chairman Sharon Bulova, and Commission Chairman Pete Murphy, in 2017, the post office was moved to Sunrise at Silas Burke House to honor its history.

Erected by Sunrise Senior Living.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Communications. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 2017.

Location. 38° 47.235′ N, 77° 16.572′ W. Marker is in Burke, Virginia, in Fairfax County. It can be reached from Burke Lake Road (Virginia Route 645) south of Shiplett Boulevard, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9617 Burke Lake Road, Burke VA 22015, 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: Ice House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Silas Burke House (within shouting distance of this marker); Windmill (within shouting distance of this marker); Wood Shed

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(within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Silas Burke House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Burke's Station (approx. half a mile away); Copperthite Racetrack (approx. half a mile away); Marshall Family Cemetery (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Burke.

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

2. Post Office Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 26, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 936 times since then and 39 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.