City of Fairfax
Fairfax, nicknamed Fairfax City by the locals, is the county seat of Fairfax County, in the state of Virginia. The city has roots dating back to the 1700s.Places of Interest
Highlights include Old Town Hall and National Firearms Museum.
Old Town Hall
Public building
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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. Built by Arthur Thompson, a local contractor, the building retains much of its original woodwork.
National Firearms Museum
Museum
The NRA National Firearms Museum is a museum located at the NRA Headquarters Building in Fairfax County, Virginia. Approximated 2,500 guns are displayed in 15,000 square feet.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Oakton and Fair Oaks.
Oakton
Town
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Oakton is a census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. The population was 36,732 at the 2020 census. Located in Northern Virginia, its center is 16 miles west of Washington, D.C.… Oakton is situated 2½ miles north of City of Fairfax.
Fair Oaks
Village
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Fair Oaks is a census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. The population at the 2020 census was 34,052. It encompasses a large area west of the city of Fairfax, centered on Fair Oaks Mall. Fair Oaks is situated 3 miles northwest of City of Fairfax.
City of Fairfax
- Location: Virginia, South, United States, North America
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Latitude
38.8462° or 38° 50′ 46″ northLongitude
-77.3064° or 77° 18′ 23″ westPopulation
22,600Elevation
430 feet (131 metres)Open location code
87C4RMWV+FFGeoNames ID
4758109
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In Other Languages
“City of Fairfax” goes by many names.
- French: “Ville de Fairfax”
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