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

Clara H. Barton

Founder of the American Red Cross

Photographed By J. J. Prats, February 12, 2006

1. Clara H. Barton Marker

Inscription. Here at Fairfax Station in early Sept. 1862, after the Second Battle of Manassas and the action near Chantilly, Clara Barton ministered to the suffering. By her humane and tireless efforts this Angel of the Battlefield helped move over 3000 wounded soldiers to safety.

Erected 1961 by Fairfax County Chapter, American National Red Cross.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion • Railroads & Streetcars • War, US Civil • Women. In addition, it is included in the Clara Barton series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.

Location. 38° 48.234′ N, 77° 19.571′ W. Marker is in Fairfax Station, Virginia, in Fairfax County. Marker is at the intersection of Ox Road (Virginia Route 123) and Fairfax Station Road, on the right when traveling south on Ox Road. Marker is on the southwest corner of the intersection, on the grounds of the cemetery of St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fairfax Station VA 22039, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. In this Church of St. Mary’s (about 400 feet away, measured in

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a direct line); St. Mary’s Catholic Church (about 500 feet away); Skirmish at St. Mary’s (about 600 feet away); Welcome to Fairfax Station (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hogshead (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fairfax Station.

Also see . . .
1. Clara Barton National Historic Site. The last paragraph of this page discusses this site and has a photograph of the church and grounds. (Submitted on February 12, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.)

2. Saint Mary of Sorrows - Fairfax Station, VA. "She nursed the wounded for three days and nights as heavy rains fell and doctors operated in the only dry place available, the church." (Submitted on February 12, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.)

3. Woman of Valor : Clara Barton and the Civil War. Book by by Stephen B. Oates. Search inside this book on Amazon.com. (Submitted on March 19, 2006.) This website may earn income if you use this link to make a purchase on Amazon.com.

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Photographed By J. J. Prats, February 12, 2006

2. Clara H. Barton Marker

This view is from the intersection, looking southwest.

Clara Harlow Barton image. Click for full size.

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3. Clara Harlow Barton

Illustration by Samuel Sartain from Woman's Work in the Civil War by L. P. Brockett M.D. and Mary C. Vaughn

St. Mary's Catholic Church Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, February 12, 2006

4. St. Mary's Catholic Church Cemetery

This was taken from Ox Road. The church, built by the Orange and Alexandria Railroad workers and dedicated in 1860, can be seen in the distance.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 5,026 times since then and 120 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 12, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 3. submitted on February 11, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 4. submitted on February 12, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.