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

Fairfax Monument

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, December 14, 2010

1. Fairfax Monument Marker

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This monument, erected circa 1924 by the Fairfax family, memorializes William Fairfax, who built Belvoir, and his wife Deborah Clarke, who died in 1757 and 1747, respectively. The monument also honors Thomas and William Henry Fairfax, two of William's sons. Thomas Fairfax, son of William and Sarah Walker, died in a naval engagement with the French off the Coast of India in 1746. He served as an officer in the Royal Navy. William Henry died in 1761 during the Battle of Quebec.

Erected by Fairfax Family.

Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • War, French and Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.

Location. 38° 40.841′ N, 77° 7.724′ W. Marker is in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, in Fairfax County. Marker can be reached from Forney Loop south of Fairfax Drive, on the left when traveling south. Monument can be reached from the Belvoir Mansion Historic Area/Potomac View Trail. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Belvoir VA 22060, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, December 14, 2010

2. Fairfax Monument Marker

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are within walking distance of this marker. Fairfax Family Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); William Fairfax and His Son, George William Fairfax (within shouting distance of this marker); Slavery and Belvoir (within shouting distance of this marker); Gardens and Kitchen at Belvoir (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Belvoir (about 500 feet away); Life at Belvoir (about 500 feet away); The Fairfax Family (about 500 feet away); The Neighborhood (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Belvoir.

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Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, December 14, 2010

3. Fairfax Monument

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, December 14, 2010

4. South face

Here lies DEBORAH CLARKE 1708-1746 Born at Salem in Massachusetts. Died wife of William Fairfax, Esq.

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, December 14, 2010

5. East Face

In memory of the youngest son of William Fairfax, Esq. WILLIAM HENRY FAIRFAX 1739-1759 Subaltern in Bragg's 128th Regiment. Died of wounds rec'd with Wolfe before Quebec.

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, December 14, 2010

6. North Face

In memory of the second son of William Fairfax, Esq. THOMAS FAIRFAX 1726-1746 Midshipman killed in action against a French squadron on the Coromandel coast.

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, December 14, 2010

7. West Face

Here lies WILLIAM FAIRFAX, ESQ. 1691-1757 of Belvoir Born at Towlston in Yorkshire. Died President of the Virginia Council.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 16, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 783 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on December 16, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.