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

Cross House

1886

 
 
Cross House Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 27, 2022
1. Cross House Marker
Inscription.  This house was built by James B. Cross, coach and wagonbuilder, wheelwright and blacksmith. Clifton's only undertaker, he was a Magistrate and a member of the first Town Council.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & PoliticsIndustry & CommerceNotable BuildingsRoads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.
 
Location. 38° 46.74′ N, 77° 23.183′ W. Marker is in Clifton, Virginia, in Fairfax County. Marker is on Chestnut Street just west of Main Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12714 Chestnut St, Clifton VA 20124, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Clifton Primitive Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Buckley House (within shouting distance of this marker); Adams House (within shouting distance of this marker); Kidwell House (within shouting distance of this marker); Huckbill (within shouting distance of this marker); 7161 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker);
The Cross House image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 27, 2022
2. The Cross House
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Kincheloe House (within shouting distance of this marker); Harris House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clifton.
 
 
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 78 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on March 28, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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Mar. 29, 2023