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

Mathers House

1920

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

1. Mathers House Marker

Inscription. William H. Mathers built this bungalow in the twilight of his life. A successful lumberman, he was president of the Clifton Land Improvement Company. His daughter, Ruth, ultimately deeded the home to the Clifton Presbyterian Church in October 1964 on the condition she be allowed to remain here another five years. The Church took over the property at the time of her death in May 1968.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings • Religion & Religious Structures • Women. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1968.

Location. 38° 46.861′ N, 77° 23.284′ W. Marker is in Clifton, Virginia, in Fairfax County. It is on Richards Lane west of Main Street (Virginia Route 645), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12744 Richards Ln, 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: Clifton Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Clifton Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); “Pink” House (within shouting distance of this marker); Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); Clifton Creek House (within shouting distance of this marker); Sangster's Station

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Devereux Station (about 300 feet away); Weaver House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clifton.

Other markers no longer nearby. Devereux Station (was about 300 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Sangster’s Station (was about 400 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

The Mathers House image. Click for full size.

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

2. The Mathers House

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 354 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 28, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.