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

Weaver House

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, November 14, 2017

1. Weaver House Marker

Inscription. The original structure was built in 1898 as a residence for the Weaver’s who owned the general store next door. It was destroyed by a fire in 1930 that erupted in the general store. The present structure was built in the early 1930’s as a residence and was later converted to a commercial establishment.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.

Location. 38° 46.827′ N, 77° 23.218′ W. Marker is in Clifton, Virginia, in Fairfax County. It is on Main Street (Virginia Route 645) south of Ford Lane, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7144 Main Street, 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: Peterson's Ice Cream Depot (a few steps from this marker); Buckley Store (a few steps from this marker); Quigg House (within shouting distance of this marker); Sangster's Station (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Devereux Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Clifton Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Payne House (within shouting distance of this marker); Fulmer House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clifton.

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Other markers no longer nearby. Devereux Station (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Sangster’s Station (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

More about this marker. Marker stands to the left of the street-facing entrance of Clifton Cafe. The entire building is now occupied by the Clifton Cafe. It no longer houses numerous businesses. New Ownership of Clifton Cafe began November 1, 2023 by a father & son.

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, November 14, 2017

2. Weaver House Marker

Weaver House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, November 14, 2017

3. Weaver House

The current house at 7144 Main Street houses Horse Hippy and around behind, The Clifton Cafe.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 710 times since then and 14 times this year. Last updated on January 16, 2024, by Patrick Young of Springfield, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 1, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.