Fairfax in Fairfax County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Monument to John Q. Marr
Photographed By J. J. Prats, October 14, 2006
1. Marr Monument Inscription
This stone marks the scene of the opening conflict of the war of 18611865, when John Q. Marr, Captain of the Warrenton Rifles, who was the first soldier killed in action, fell 800 ft. S. 46 W. Mag. of this spot, June 1st, 1861.Erected 1904 by Marr Camp, CW.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is June 1, 1861.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 38° 50.771′ N, 77° 18.412′ W. Marker was in Fairfax, Virginia, in Fairfax County. Marker was at the intersection of Main Street (Virginia Route 236) and Chain Bridge Road (Virginia Route 123), on the left when traveling west on Main Street. It is in front of the old Fairfax County
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We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Fairfax Court House (a few steps from this marker); Fairfax County Memorial To Those Who Died In Service To Our Country (a few steps from this marker); World War II and Korean Conflict Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Vietnam War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Revolutionary War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fairfax.
More about this marker. This marker was on the grounds of the old Fairfax County Courthouse, which is legally an exclave of Fairfax County, completely surrounded by the (independent) City of Fairfax.
Also see . . .
1. Skirmish at Fairfax Court House, June 1, 1861. (Submitted on October 15, 2006.)
2. John Quincy Marr.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, October 14, 2006
2. The Marr Monument
Additional commentary.
1. Monument removed.
This John Quincy Marr monument was removed on Nov. 5th and will be transferred to the Stuart Mosby Historical Society.
Source: Article about removal of monument.
— Submitted November 7, 2020, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, October 14, 2006
3. Monument and the Old Fairfax County Courthouse
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, May 31, 2014
4. 12 Pounder Boat Howitzer
Photographed By Wikipedia
5. John Q. Marr
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, May 31, 2014
6. 12 Pounder Boat Howitzer
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, May 31, 2014
7. 12 pounder Boat Howitzer, 1856, J.A.D.
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, May 31, 2014
8. Missing Cannonballs
"The cannon balls were removed for safety reasons after even welding them together didn't deter local students from rolling them down Main Street late at night." -- Stephen Wolfsberger
Credits. This page was last revised on March 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 6,602 times since then and 262 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 15, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on June 28, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.
