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

Efe Quality House

Built 1930

— Old Town Fairfax —

Efe Quality House Marker image. Click for full size.

March 15, 2008

1. Efe Quality House Marker

Inscription. The home was built on top of the Manassas Gap Railway right-of-way which was the railway started before the Civil War. This railway construction was disbanded during the Civil War. The house was renovated in 1992 by Dr. Johnson A. Edosomwan.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Manassas Gap Railroad, and the Virginia, Old Town Fairfax series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1930.

Location. 38° 50.82′ N, 77° 18.39′ W. Marker is in Fairfax, Virginia. It is at the intersection of Chain Bridge Road (Virginia Route 123) and North Street ( Route 236), on the right when traveling south on Chain Bridge Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3970 Chain Bridge Road, 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: Home of Antonia Ford (within shouting distance of this marker); Moore House (within shouting distance of this marker); Ford Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Ralston's Store (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Nickell's Hardware (about 300 feet away); Fairfax Court House (about 300

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feet away); Fairfax Hay & Grain Store (about 400 feet away); Fairfax County Memorial To Those Who Died In Service To Our Country (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fairfax.

Other markers no longer nearby. Monument to John Q. Marr (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed); Fairfax County Courthouse (was about 400 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Efe Quality House image. Click for full size.

March 15, 2008

2. Efe Quality House

Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2008. This page has been viewed 3,144 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 16, 2008. • Christopher Busta-Peck was the editor who published this page.