Fairfax Station in Fairfax County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Fairfax Station
Photographed By Craig Swain, September 1, 2012
1. Fairfax Station Marker
Fairfax Station, established on the Orange and Alexandria Railroad in 1851, was originally known as Lee's Station until 1852. It served the town of Providence, location of the Fairfax County Court House. A small community, mostly Irish, grew near the station with a post office in 1852 and Saint Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church in 1860. Between 1897 and 1921 the area was called Swetnam, reverting back to Fairfax Station in 1921. In 1907 this area was known as a "progressive and enterprising village" with two churches, two stores, a school and a blacksmith's shop. The principal occupations were farming, dairying and lumbering.Erected 2012 by The Fairfax County Historical Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, Fairfax County History Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1851.
Location. 38° 48.025′ N, 77° 19.888′ W. Marker is in Fairfax Station, Virginia, in Fairfax County. Marker is on Fairfax
Photographed By Craig Swain, September 1, 2012
2. Fairfax Station Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Fairfax Station (here, next to this marker); Type C31 (Cupola) Caboose (within shouting distance of this marker); Hogshead (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to Fairfax Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Railroad Motorcar (within shouting distance of this marker); Skirmish at St. Mary’s (approx. ¼ mile away); St. Mary’s Catholic Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); In this Church of St. Mary’s (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fairfax Station.
Photographed By Craig Swain, September 1, 2012
3. Grounds of the Fairfax Station Railroad Museum
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2012, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 941 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 2, 2012, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
