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

Confederate Dead

March 18, 2023

1. Confederate Dead Marker

Inscription. From Fairfax to
Appomattox
1861 - 1865. Erected to the memory of the gallant sons of Fairfax, whose names are inscribed on this monument; but whose bodies lie buried on distant battle-fields; and to the memory of their 200 unknown comrades whose remains are at rest beneath this mound. "These were men whom death could not terrify—whom defeat could not dishonor."

Erected 1890.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Civil.

Location. 38° 50.828′ N, 77° 18.734′ W. Marker is in Fairfax, Virginia. Memorial is on Main Street (Virginia Route 236) east of Judicial Drive, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10567 Main St, Fairfax VA 22030, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Confederate Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Arlington-Fairfax Electric Railway (about 400 feet away); Manassas Gap Railroad (about 700 feet away); Mosby (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ratcliffe Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dr. William Gunnell House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Gen. Corcoran

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(approx. ¼ mile away); Old Fairfax Jail (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fairfax.

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2. Confederate Dead Marker

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3. Confederate Dead Marker

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4. Confederate Dead Marker

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5. Confederate Dead Marker

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