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

Red Gables

1907

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

1. Red Gables Marker

Inscription. This impressive Victorian was built as a summer home by Will Richards. On the property is a restored 1790 Tennessee cabin rebuilt log-by-log. The house and cabin were restored by the Worsham family, proprietors of the Heart in Hand Restaurant and residents of Clifton since 1971.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1790.

Location. 38° 46.69′ N, 77° 23.301′ W. Marker is in Clifton, Virginia, in Fairfax County. Marker is on Chestnut Street, 0.2 miles west of Main Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12726 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. Ferndale (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Adams House (about 500 feet away); Wm. E. Beckwith House (about 600 feet away); Cross House (about 600 feet away); Mayhugh Tavern (about 700 feet away); Fulmer House (about 700 feet away); Kidwell House (about 800 feet away); Clifton Primitive Baptist Church (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clifton.

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

2. Red Gables 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 118 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.