Fairfax Public School, Fairfax

Name: Fairfax Public School
Address: Fairfax, United States

#15 among attractions in Fairfax

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Fairfax Public School, also known as the Old Fairfax Elementary School Annex, is a historic school building located at Fairfax, Virginia. It consists of two sections built in 1873 and 1912, and is a two-story, brick building. The original section lies at the rear of the building, which was later fronted by the two-story, rectangular, hipped roof section. The front facade features a one-story, Classical Revival style portico supported by three fluted Doric order columns at each corner. The building now houses the Fairfax Museum and Visitors Center. ()

Built: 1873 (151 years ago)Architectural style: Renaissance revivalCoordinates: 38°50'40"N, 77°18'4"W

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Fairfax Public School – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: EagleBank Arena, Old Town Hall, Historic Blenheim, Truro Church.

1.3 miS
Arenas and stadiums, Auditorium, Sport venue
EagleBank Arena, Fairfax
33 min walk • EagleBank Arena is a 10,000-seat arena in the eastern United States, on the campus of George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, a suburb southwest of Washington, D.C.
~1270 ftNW
Civic center, Event space, City hall
Old Town Hall, Fairfax
7 min walk • Old Town Hall is a classical revival style hall that was built in 1900 by Joseph E. Willard and subsequently donated by him to Fairfax, Virginia.
0.9 miNE
Historical place, Museum, History museum
Historic Blenheim, Fairfax
23 min walk • Historic Blenheim is a c. 1859 brick farm house designed in the Greek Revival style and located in City of Fairfax, Virginia. During the American Civil War, Union soldiers were often encamped on the grounds surrounding the house and utilized it as part of a reserve hospital system.
0.5 miNW
Church
Truro Church, Fairfax
13 min walk • Truro Anglican Church is an Anglican church in Fairfax, Virginia, USA.
1.3 miSE
Cemetery
Fairfax Memorial Park, Fairfax
33 min walk • Fairfax Memorial Park is a family owned and operated cemetery located in Fairfax, Virginia, United States. The cemetery was founded in 1957 by Cornelius H. Doherty, Sr. The cemetery was opened in 1969 to provide space for Catholics in the area who required a Catholic burial, but it is now a secular cemetery.
~1220 ftNW
Museum, History museum
Ratcliffe-Logan-Allison House, Fairfax
6 min walk • The Ratcliffe–Logan–Allison House is a historic home located at Fairfax, Virginia. It is commonly and historically known as Earp's Ordinary, as the structure is an expansion of the original Earp's Ordinary, a late 18th Century building used as a tavern and store by Caleb Earp.
0.4 miW
Historical place, Georgian architecture
Ford Building, Fairfax
11 min walk • The Ford House is a Georgian Revival former home built c. 1835. The most famous resident, Antonia Ford, was a spy for the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
0.5 miN
38°51'7"N • 77°18'0"W
City of Fairfax Police Department, Fairfax
14 min walk • Police, City hall
~1830 ftW
Neighbourhood, Romanesque architecture
Historic Fairfax County Courthouse, Fairfax
9 min walk • The Historic Fairfax County Courthouse is one of the oldest buildings in Fairfax, Virginia. It was constructed in 1799 to serve as the seat of government in Fairfax County.
~1760 ftW
Neighbourhood
City of Fairfax Historic District, Fairfax
9 min walk • 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.
1.1 miSW
Sport venue, Sport
Spuhler Field, Fairfax
29 min walk • Raymond H. "Hap" Spuhler Field is a baseball venue in Fairfax, Virginia, United States. It is home to the George Mason Patriots baseball team of the NCAA Division I Atlantic 10 Conference. Opened in 1986, it has a capacity of 900 spectators. It is named for Raymond H.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fairfax Public School?

Nearby attractions include Ratcliffe-Logan-Allison House, Fairfax (6 min walk), Old Town Hall, Fairfax (7 min walk), City of Fairfax Historic District, Fairfax (9 min walk), Historic Fairfax County Courthouse, Fairfax (9 min walk).

How to get to Fairfax Public School by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fairfax Public School:

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GMU Campus • Lines: Gold 1, Gold 2, Green 1, Green 2 (19 min walk)
Warwick Ave at H-Mart/Shops at Ffx • Lines: Gold 1 (30 min walk)