Historic Fairfax County Courthouse
Historic Fairfax County Courthouse, County courthouse in Fairfax, United States.
The brick courthouse features symmetrical wings, large white columns at the entrance, and traditional colonial architectural elements from the late 18th century.
Built in 1799 as the third courthouse of Fairfax County, the structure served as both Union and Confederate military post during the Civil War.
The courthouse square functioned as a central gathering place where residents conducted business, traded goods, and exchanged news during monthly court sessions.
The courthouse maintains regular visiting hours from Monday through Friday, with guided tours available by appointment through the Fairfax County Historical Society.
Captain John Quincy Marr, the first Confederate officer killed in the Civil War, fell during a skirmish on the courthouse grounds in 1861.
Location: Virginia
Architects: James Wren
GPS coordinates: 38.83690,-77.30720
Latest update: March 5, 2025 18:33
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