The Cross Farmhouse

Photographed by J. J. Prats, February 18, 2006

1. The Cross Farmhouse Marker

Inscription. The Alfred Judson Cross Farmhouse was built in 1905, replacing an earlier structure built by Cross's father and lost to fire earlier that year. The house was rebuilt on the same foundation using timber cut on the farm and sawn at a local mill. The Cross Farm was part of Robert Carter Jr.'s 18th century land grant from Thomas, Sixth Lord Fairfax. Cross's grandfather bought the land from the Carter heirs in 1825. Cross's father, a slave owner and veteran of the War of 1812, settled on the land and built a house in the 1840's. Cross's son and grandsons lived on and earned their livings from the land until 1959.

Erected 2001 by Fairfax County History Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, Fairfax County History Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 38° 51.942′ N, 77° 25.382′ W. Marker was in Chantilly, Virginia, in Fairfax County. It was at the intersection of Autumn Glory Way and Walney Park Drive, on the right when traveling south on Autumn Glory Way

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. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 13768 Autumn Glory Way, Chantilly VA 20151, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in the Washington Metropolitan Area

and in Northern Virginia.

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 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Cross Farm (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named The Cross Farmhouse (here, next to this marker); Walney Barnyard (approx. half a mile away); The Houses at Walney (approx. half a mile away); Walney House (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named The Walney Dairy (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named The Walney Dairy (approx. half a mile away); Walney Outbuildings (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chantilly.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Walney Dairy (was approx. half a mile away but has been confirmed missing).

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has been replaced with the linked marker.

The Cross Farmhouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, February 18, 2006

2. The Cross Farmhouse

Credits. This page was last revised on May 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 3,316 times since then and 27 times this year. Last updated on June 15, 2008. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 18, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.