National Register of Historic Places

City of Fairfax Historic District (Additional Documentation)

Fairfax (Independent City), Fairfax County, Virginia
Listed
August 26, 1987
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
87001432

About this property

The City of Fairfax Historic District is a national historic district located at Fairfax, Virginia. It encompasses 28 contributing buildings in the central business district of Fairfax. Notable buildings include the Old Town Hall, which was built in 1900; the Barbour Building; First National Bank of Fairfax; Ford Building; Marsh House; McHugh & Hoffman Building; Rust Building; and Truro Church. Located in the district are the separately listed Historic Fairfax County Courthouse, Old Fairfax County Jail, and Ratcliffe-Logan-Allison House. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.

Location

Fairfax (Independent City), Fairfax County, Virginia
38.84749, -77.30696

Categories

COMMERCEPOLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Fairfax County Courthouse and Jail (Boundary Increase)
Industrial
0.1 mi
Ratcliffe-Logan-Allison House
Industrial
0.2 mi
Fairfax Public School
Industrial
0.4 mi
29 Diner
Industrial
0.7 mi
Fairfax County Courthouse
Industrial
0.7 mi

Nearby Battles

Mosby Raid on Fairfax Courthouse
1863Civil War
0.1 mi
Fairfax Court House Skirmish (1861)
1861Civil War
0.1 mi
Action at Fairfax Court House (September 1861)
1861Civil War
0.4 mi
Battle of Fairfax Court House
1861Civil War
0.4 mi
Stuart's Ride – Fairfax Court House
1863Civil War
0.7 mi

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When was City of Fairfax Historic District (Additional Documentation) listed on the National Register?

City of Fairfax Historic District (Additional Documentation) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 26, 1987.

What type of historic resource is City of Fairfax Historic District (Additional Documentation)?

City of Fairfax Historic District (Additional Documentation) is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for City of Fairfax Historic District (Additional Documentation) is recorded as the listed era.

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