Fairfax, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Ford Building
Built c. 1835
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March 18, 2008
1. Ford Building Marker
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, US Civil • Women. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, Old Town Fairfax series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 9, 1849.
Location. 38° 50.805′ N, 77° 18.378′ W. Marker is in Fairfax, Virginia. It is on Chain Bridge Road (Virginia Route 123), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3977 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 (a few steps from this marker); Efe Quality House (within shouting distance of this marker); Moore House (within shouting distance of this marker); Ralston's Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Nickell's Hardware (within shouting distance of this marker); Fairfax Hay & Grain Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Fairfax Court House
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Other markers no longer nearby. Monument to John Q. Marr (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Fairfax County Courthouse (was about 300 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Also see . . .
1. "General Stuart's New Aid." A cartoon from the April 4, 1863 edition of Harper's Weekly. (Submitted on February 13, 2009, by Robert H. Moore, II of Winchester, Virginia.)
2. Antonia Ford. Encyclopedia of Virginia. (Submitted on June 7, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.)
Additional commentary.
1. A Civil War Romance
Lafayette Baker had Antonia Ford arrested for espionage and thrown into the Old Capital Prison twice. Major Joseph C. Willard, co-founder with his brother Henry of the Willard Hotel in DC, and aide to Union General Irwin McDowell transferred to the Capital Prison, worked to free Antonia, and administered the oath of allegiance to her on her second release. He resigned his commission, divorced his
March 18, 2008
2. Ford House
— Submitted June 7, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, May 31, 2014
3. Ford Building Sign
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, May 31, 2014
4. Ford Building Sign
Photographed by Wikipedia
5. Antonia Ford Willard
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, September 15, 2013
6. Willard Monument
Oak Hill Cemetery DC
Oak Hill Cemetery DC
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, September 15, 2013
7. Inscription on Willard Monument
Daughter of
E.R. & Julia F. Ford
Of Virginia
Devoted wife of
Joseph C. Willard
of Washington D. C.
Born July 23,1838
Died Feb 14, 1871
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, September 15, 2013
8. Grave of Antonia Ford Willard
Oak Hill Cemetery
Oak Hill Cemetery
Credits. This page was last revised on July 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2008. This page has been viewed 3,151 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 18, 2008. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on June 7, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
