Fairfax Arms
The Fairfax Arms, also known as the Colchester Inn, is a historic inn and tavern located at Colchester, Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in the mid-18th century, and is a 1 1/2-story, three bay, brick building measuring approximately 25 feet by 32 feet. It features flanking exterior stone chimneys and a gable roof with dormers.[3]
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The house, then called the Colchester Inn, seen in 1959.
Fairfax Arms | |
 The Fairfax Arms, seen in 2012 | |
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| Location | 10712 Old Colchester Rd., Colchester, Virginia |
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| Coordinates | 38°40′7″N 77°14′8″W |
| Area | 0.5 acres (0.20 ha) |
| NRHP reference No. | 79003037[1] |
| VLR No. | 029-0043 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | May 21, 1979 |
| Designated VLR | December 19, 1978[2] |
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.[1]
References
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Archived from the original on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
- Thomas M. Slade (October 1978). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Fairfax Arms" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying two photos
External links
- Colchester Inn, 10712 Old Colchester Road, Lorton, Fairfax County, VA: 7 photos and 2 data pages at Historic American Buildings Survey
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