Historic Fairfax County Courthouse, Fairfax

Name: Historic Fairfax County Courthouse
Address: Fairfax, United States

#17 among attractions in Fairfax

Neighbourhood, Romanesque architecture

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Facts and practical information

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. During the American Civil War, the first Confederate officer casualty of the war took place on the courthouse grounds and the building was occupied by both sides in the conflict. Today, the original courthouse building is part of the larger courthouse site that serves the local government of Fairfax County. ()

Built: 1799 (225 years ago)Coordinates: 38°50'46"N, 77°18'26"W

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Day trips

Historic Fairfax County Courthouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Old Town Hall, Historic Blenheim, Truro Church, Fairfax Memorial Park.

~630 ftE
Civic center, Event space, City hall
Old Town Hall, Fairfax
4 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.
1 miNE
Historical place, Museum, History museum
Historic Blenheim, Fairfax
26 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.
~760 ftNW
Church
Truro Church, Fairfax
4 min walk • Truro Anglican Church is an Anglican church in Fairfax, Virginia, USA.
1.6 miSE
Cemetery
Fairfax Memorial Park, Fairfax
41 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.
~630 ftE
Museum, History museum
Ratcliffe-Logan-Allison House, Fairfax
4 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.
~450 ftNW
Historical place, Georgian architecture
Ford Building, Fairfax
3 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.
0.6 miNE
38°51'7"N • 77°18'0"W
City of Fairfax Police Department, Fairfax
15 min walk • Police, City hall
~90 ftNE
Neighbourhood
City of Fairfax Historic District, Fairfax
1 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 miSW
Sport venue, Sport
Spuhler Field, Fairfax
25 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 Historic Fairfax County Courthouse?

Nearby attractions include City of Fairfax Historic District, Fairfax (1 min walk), Ford Building, Fairfax (3 min walk), Old Town Hall, Fairfax (4 min walk), Ratcliffe-Logan-Allison House, Fairfax (4 min walk).

How to get to Historic Fairfax County Courthouse by public transport?

The nearest stations to Historic Fairfax County Courthouse:

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GMU Campus • Lines: Gold 1, Gold 2, Green 1, Green 2 (20 min walk)
Warwick Ave at H-Mart/Shops at Ffx • Lines: Gold 1 (23 min walk)