Near New Market in Shenandoah County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Fairfax Line
Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 28, 2006
1. Fairfax Line Marker
Here ran the southwestern boundary of Lord Fairfaxs vast land grant, The Northern Neck. It was surveyed by Peter Jefferson, Thomas Jeffersons father, and others in 1746.
Erected 1927 by the Conservation & Development Commission. (Marker Number A-36.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Political Subdivisions • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1746.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 38° 38.01′ N, 78° 40.962′ W. Marker was near New Market, Virginia, in Shenandoah County. It was on Valley Pike (U.S. 11) south of Shady Lane, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: New Market VA 22844, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. It was also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 5 other markers are within one mile of this location, measured as the crow flies: Rockingham County / Shenandoah County (here, next
this page online
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. New Marker At This Location also titled "Fairfax Line".
Also see . . .
1. History of the Fairfax Line and Quest For the Fairfax Stone. by David Lee Ingram on SurveyHistory.org. (Submitted on October 27, 2006.)
2. The Fry-Jefferson Map of Virginia. Library of Virginia website entry:
The map shows the Fairfax Line and "the Indian Road," now U.S. Route 11. This marker is approximately at their intersection. (Submitted on January 27, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 28, 2006
2. Three Markers At the County Line
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,946 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 27, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
