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

Old Town Hall

Built 1900

— Old Town Fairfax —

Old Town Hall Marker image. Click for full size.

March 15, 2008

1. Old Town Hall Marker

Inscription.
Joseph E. Willard, who served as lieutenant governor of Virginia and minister to Spain, built Old Town Hall and gave it to the town in 1900. He was said to have been the most influential political figure in Fairfax County at the turn of the century. He was the only child of Confederate spy, Antonia Ford and Joseph C. Willard, a Union major, co-owner of the famed hotel in Washington, D.C.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, Old Town Fairfax series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.

Location. 38° 50.768′ N, 77° 18.309′ W. Marker is in Fairfax, Virginia. Marker is at the intersection of University Drive and Main Street (Virginia Route 236), on the right when traveling north on University Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3999 University Drive, 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. Fairfax Herald & Print Shop (a few steps from this marker); Whiteheads Mercantile & Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Victorian Square Addition (within shouting distance of this marker); Ratcliffe-Allison House (Earp’s) (within shouting distance of this marker);

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The Sauls House (within shouting distance of this marker); Fairfax Hay & Grain Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Nickell's Hardware (within shouting distance of this marker); Pozer Garden (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fairfax.

Regarding Old Town Hall. A renovation of the hall by the City and Historic Fairfax City, Inc. was completed in 1987. Second floor renovations began in 1995. Many residents saw their first motion picture here in 1911 (the admission price was 10 cents).

Also see . . .
1. Historic Fairfax City. Website homepage (Submitted on March 18, 2008.)

2. Willard Family Papers. Library of Congress website entry (Submitted on March 18, 2008.)

Old Town Hall image. Click for full size.

March 15, 2008

2. Old Town Hall

Marker is to the left of the steps.

March 18, 2008

3. Old Town Hall

Credits. This page was last revised on February 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2008. This page has been viewed 2,113 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 18, 2008. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.