Fairfax, Independent city in northern Virginia, United States
The city of Fairfax spans 6.27 square miles in the Washington metropolitan area, with an elevation of 95 meters above sea level.
The Virginia state legislature established Providence town in 1805, which later became Fairfax, named after Thomas Fairfax, the sixth Lord Fairfax of Cameron.
The Fall for the Book Festival brings authors, readers, and literary enthusiasts together at George Mason University for annual celebrations of literature and storytelling.
The Washington Metro Orange Line connects residents to the capital through Vienna station, while CUE Bus provides local transportation throughout the municipality.
Fairfax maintains independent city status while simultaneously serving as the administrative center of Fairfax County without being part of the county jurisdiction.
Location: Virginia
Inception: 1805
Elevation above the sea: 95 m
Part of: Arlington–Alexandria–Reston metropolitan division
Shares border with: Fairfax County
Website: http://fairfaxva.gov
GPS coordinates: 38.85261,-77.30438
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:25
Patriot Center
2.9 km
Centreville High School
9.7 km
Meadowlark Botanical Gardens
9.7 km
Tysons Corner Communications Tower
9.9 km
Historic Fairfax County Courthouse
1.8 km
Ox Hill Battlefield Park
5.8 km
Truro Church
668 m
29 Diner
712 m
George Mason Stadium
2.4 km
Ekoji Buddhist Temple
8.8 km
St. Mary's Church
5.9 km
Oak Hill
6.6 km
Historic Blenheim
999 m
City of Fairfax Historic District
733 m
Fountain of Faith
9.2 km
Freeman Store and Museum
6.6 km
William Gunnell House
702 m
Old Fairfax County Jail
802 m
Fairfax Public School
952 m
Old Town Hall
729 m
Ratcliffe-Logan-Allison House
757 m
Vale School-Community House
5.8 km
Children's Science Center Lab
5 km
Freeman Store & Museum
6.6 km
The Barns at Wolf Trap
9.6 km
Filene Center
9.9 km
Thomas Jefferson Community Library
9 km
Burke Centre Community Library
7.2 kmReviews
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