Near Thomas in Tucker County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Fairfax Stone

Photographed by F. Robby, August 18, 2007

1. Fairfax Stone Marker

Inscription. The Fairfax Stone (½ Mi. E.) marking the Potomac's headwaters, was a corner of Lord Fairfax's vast estate. The line of 1736 was checked in 1746 by a survey on which Peter Jefferson, father of Thomas Jefferson, was engaged.

Erected 1964 by West Virginia Historic Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Exploration • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1736.

Location. 39° 11.371′ N, 79° 31.066′ W. Marker is near Thomas, West Virginia, in Tucker County. It is on Seneca Trail (U.S. 219) 0.2 miles south of Kempton Road (West Virginia Route 9), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 24909 Seneca Trail, Thomas WV 26292, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West Virginia’s Potomac Highlands.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named Fairfax Stone (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Fairfax Stone (approx. 1.7 miles away); Wm. A. (Bill) Slaubaugh (approx. 2.8 miles away); The Blackwater (approx. 2.9 miles away); A Window to the Past

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(approx. 2.9 miles away); A "Howling Wilderness" (approx. 2.9 miles away); Connecting Thomas to the World (approx. 2.9 miles away); The Melting Pot of Thomas (approx. 2.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Thomas.

Regarding Fairfax Stone. Another Fairfax Stone historic marker is located 1.7 miles west of this marker in Fairfax Stone State Park, at the site of the original Fairfax Stone. See Related Markers below for the link.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker is the site of the original Fairfax Stone.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 17, 2020

2. Fairfax Stone Marker

The marker has suffered from some apparent weather damage.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 17, 2020

3. Fairfax Stone Marker

Fairfax Stone image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bradley Owen, March 27, 2021

4. Fairfax Stone

The stone is marked: FX 1746

circa 1900

5. Fairfax Stone Marker

Louisa and Lemuel Dixon visiting the Fairfax Marker. (They were married in 1891, so the photo is probably after that year.)

Credits. This page was last revised on March 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,671 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 2, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. 2, 3. submitted on July 18, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 4. submitted on March 27, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. 5. submitted on March 8, 2025, by Michael D Sell of Albright, West Virginia.