Near Fairfax in Fairfax County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Fairfax Court House
Built in 1800
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.
Location. 38° 50.767′ N, 77° 18.418′ W. Marker is near Fairfax, Virginia, in Fairfax County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Chain Bridge Road (Virginia Route 123) and Main Street (Virginia 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fairfax County Courthouse (here, next to this marker); A Tribute to The Men of Fairfax County (a few steps from this marker); Old Fairfax Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); Joshua Gunnell House (within shouting distance of this marker); Ralston's Store (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fairfax.
More about this marker. The courthouse complex is a legal exclave of Fairfax County that is completely surrounded by the City of Fairfax.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 9, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 3,085 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 15, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 4. submitted on April 7, 2015, by William Barnard of Fairfax Station, Virginia. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on June 28, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 10. submitted on June 29, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.