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

Barn

Clifton Betterment Assoc.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 27, 2022

1. Barn Marker

Inscription. In 1932, built to house machinery for processing gold from local quartz found near Union Mills. Town resident Mert McCain designed the machinery, which could be heard "chugging away" only during occasional visits by investors from New York. The swindle worked for several years. The plant was likely powered by the 1899 Frick "Eclipse" steam traction engine.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1932.

Location. 38° 46.861′ N, 77° 23.233′ W. Marker is in Clifton, Virginia, in Fairfax County. It is on Main Street (Virginia Route 645) just north of Ford Lane, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7137 Main St, 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,

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: “Pink” House (a few steps from this marker); Sangster's Station (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Devereux Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Clifton Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Buckley Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Weaver House (within shouting distance of this marker); Mathers House (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Peterson's Ice Cream Depot (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clifton.

Other markers no longer nearby. Devereux Station (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Sangster’s Station (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 27, 2022

2. Barn Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 776 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 28, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.