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

The Fletcher House

c 1900

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

1. The Fletcher House Marker

Inscription. This house was once home to Anna Fletcher Sprouse, who served for over 50 years as the "Postmistress" of Clifton. It was one of the last homes in Fairfax County to have indoor plumbing, installed in 1996. Purchased from the original owner's family in 2002, it was renovated in 2006 by the Noonan family, who welcomes all to Clifton.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Notable Buildings • Women. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.

Location. 38° 46.892′ N, 77° 23.023′ W. Marker is in Clifton, Virginia, in Fairfax County. It is on Chapel Road (County Road 641) just east of Water Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12630 Chapel Rd, 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,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally,

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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: McDaniel House (a few steps from this marker); Bradley House (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Sutphin House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Susan Riviere Hetzel (about 600 feet away); Barber Shop (about 600 feet away); Fairfax House (about 700 feet away); Woodyard House (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clifton.

The Fletcher House image. Click for full size.

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

2. The Fletcher 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 280 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 28, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.