Fairfax County, Administrative county in Northern Virginia, United States
Fairfax County extends across 406 square miles of rolling hills in the Piedmont region, featuring dense tree cover and natural waterways near Washington DC.
The county formation in 1742 occurred through the division of Prince William County, named after Thomas Fairfax, who owned the Northern Neck territory.
The Wolf Trap National Park for Performing Arts presents concerts, operas, and dance performances throughout the year in its indoor and outdoor venues.
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors manages local governance through ten district representatives who oversee public services and community development initiatives.
Mount Vernon, the residence of George Washington, stands as a preserved estate within the county borders, complete with original structures and gardens.
Location: Virginia
Inception: 1742
Capital city: Fairfax
Part of: Arlington–Alexandria–Reston metropolitan division
Shares border with: Prince George's County, Montgomery County, Loudoun County, Charles County, Arlington County, Falls Church, Alexandria, Prince William County, Fairfax, Washington, D.C.
Website: https://fairfaxcounty.gov
GPS coordinates: 38.83000,-77.28000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:12
Patriot Center
2.6 km
Centreville High School
11.4 km
Burke Lake
8.5 km
Burke Lake Park
8.5 km
Historic Fairfax County Courthouse
2.5 km
Ox Hill Battlefield Park
8.7 km
Truro Church
3.2 km
29 Diner
4 km
George Mason Stadium
3.2 km
Ekoji Buddhist Temple
6.5 km
St. Mary's Church
5.1 km
Oak Hill
3.6 km
Historic Blenheim
3 km
City of Fairfax Historic District
2.9 km
Fountain of Faith
8.5 km
Freeman Store and Museum
8.3 km
William Gunnell House
3 km
Old Fairfax County Jail
3 km
Fairfax Public School
2.4 km
Old Town Hall
2.8 km
Ratcliffe-Logan-Allison House
2.8 km
Clifton Historic District
10.8 km
Atoka Historic District
10.8 km
Vale School-Community House
9.1 km
Children's Science Center Lab
7.9 km
Freeman Store & Museum
8.3 km
Thomas Jefferson Community Library
7.9 km
Burke Centre Community Library
5.6 kmReviews
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