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

Nickell's Hardware

Built 1895

— Old Town Fairfax —

Nickell's Hardware Marker image. Click for full size.

March 15, 2008

1. Nickell's Hardware Marker

Inscription. An example of venacular commercial architecture, a popular construction type at the turn of the century.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, Old Town Fairfax series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.

Location. 38° 50.772′ N, 77° 18.356′ W. Marker is in Fairfax, Virginia. It is on Main Street (Virginia Route 236), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10414 Main Street, 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 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ralston's Store (a few steps from this marker); Fairfax Hay & Grain Store (a few steps from this marker); Fairfax Herald & Print Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Ford Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Home of Antonia Ford (within shouting distance of this marker); Whiteheads Mercantile & Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Vietnam War Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fairfax.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Monument to John Q. Marr (was within

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shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).

Regarding Nickell's Hardware. This structure is currently a business in the City of Fairfax Historic District.

Nickell's Hardware Store image. Click for full size.

March 15, 2008

2. Nickell's Hardware Store

Marker is on the left side of the left window.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2008. This page has been viewed 2,113 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 16, 2008. • Christopher Busta-Peck was the editor who published this page.