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

Fairfax Court House

Built in 1800

Photographed by J. J. Prats, October 14, 2006

1. Fairfax Court House Marker

Inscription. This building, designed by James Wren, served as the first permanent courthouse of Fairfax County.

Erected 1985 by the Fairfax County Chapter, National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1800.

Location. 38° 50.767′ N, 77° 18.418′ W. Marker is in Fairfax, Virginia, in Fairfax County. It can be reached from the intersection of Chain Bridge Road (Virginia Route 123) and Main Street ( Route 236). Marker is on the wall to the right of the main entrance to the courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4010 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax VA 22030, 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 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Fairfax County Memorial To Those Who Died In Service To Our Country (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Fairfax County Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); World War II and Korean Conflict Memorial

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(a few steps from this marker); Vietnam War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Revolutionary War Memorial (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fairfax.

Other markers no longer nearby. Fairfax County Courthouse (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Monument to John Q. Marr (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed).

More about this marker. The courthouse complex is a legal exclave of Fairfax County that is completely surrounded by the City of Fairfax.

The Old Fairfax County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, October 14, 2006

2. The Old Fairfax County Courthouse

Small Plaque Over Keystone of the Center Archway image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, October 14, 2006

3. Small Plaque Over Keystone of the Center Archway