Fairfax, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Ralston's Store
Built 1895
— Old Town Fairfax —
March 15, 2008
1. Ralston's Store Marker
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: 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° 50.773′ N, 77° 18.362′ W. Marker is in Fairfax, Virginia. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Nickell's Hardware (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); Ford Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Town Hall (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 II and Korean Conflict Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fairfax.
Regarding Ralston's Store. This structure is currently a business
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Also see . . . Historic Fairfax City. Website homepage (Submitted on February 17, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
March 15, 2008
2. Ralston's Store
Credits. This page was last revised on February 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2008. This page has been viewed 2,133 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 16, 2008. • Christopher Busta-Peck was the editor who published this page.
