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Fairfax Hay & Grain Store

Built 1900

— Old Town Fairfax —

 
 
Fairfax Hay & Grain Store Marker image. Click for full size.
March 15, 2008
1. Fairfax Hay & Grain Store Marker
Inscription.
This vernacular, commercial building is a typical example of construction at the turn of the century.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: ArchitectureIndustry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, Old Town Fairfax series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.
 
Location. 38° 50.77′ N, 77° 18.35′ 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: 10412 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: Nickell's Hardware (a few steps from this marker); Ralston's 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); Whiteheads Mercantile & Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Ford Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Home of Antonia Ford (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Victorian Square Addition (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fairfax.
 
Regarding Fairfax Hay & Grain Store. This structure is currently a business in the City of Fairfax
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Also see . . .  Historic Fairfax City. Website homepage (Submitted on March 16, 2008.) 
 
Fairfax Hay & Grain Store image. Click for full size.
March 15, 2008
2. Fairfax Hay & Grain Store
Marker is to the left of front entrance.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2008. This page has been viewed 3,670 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on March 16, 2008. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
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