Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, Virginia
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Nicknames:
Downtown Fairfax, Fairfax City, Historic Fairfax
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Coordinates:38°51′9″N77°18′15″W / 38.85250°N 77.30417°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Virginia |
Pre-incorporationCounty | Fairfax County(none after incorporation –Independent city) |
Founded | 1869 |
Government | |
• Type | Council–manager government |
• Mayor | Catherine S. Read(I) |
Area | |
• Total | 6.27 sq mi (16.25 km2) |
• Land | 6.24 sq mi (16.16 km2) |
• Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) |
Population
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2020)
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• Total | 24,146 |
• Density | 3,900/sq mi (1,500/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−5(EST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4(EDT) |
ZIP Codes |
22030–22033
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Area codes | 703,571 |
FIPS code | 51-26496[2] |
GNISfeature ID | 1498476[3] |
Website | www |
Fairfax, Virginia(/ˈfɛərfæks/FAIR-faks), formally theCity of Fairfax, and colloquially known asFairfax City,Downtown Fairfax,Old Town Fairfax,Fairfax Courthouse,FFX, andFairfax, is anindependent cityinVirginiaand thecounty seatofFairfax County, Virginia, in the United States.[4]As of the2020 census, the population was 24,146.[5]
Fairfax is part of both theWashington metropolitan areaandNorthern Virginiaregions. It is located 14 miles (23 km) west ofWashington, D.C.Fairfax is served byWashington Metro'sOrange Linethrough itsVienna station, which is a mile northeast of Fairfax.CUE BusandMetrobusoperate in Fairfax, andVirginia Railway Express'sBurke Centre stationis located three miles southeast of Fairfax.
George Mason University, located in unincorporated Fairfax County along Fairfax's southern border, is the largest public university inVirginiawith 40,185 students as of 2023.[6]
History
[edit]Fairfax was founded on land originally occupied by theIroquoianNative Americantribe.[7]The city derives its name fromThomas Fairfax, 6th Lord Fairfax of Cameron, who was awarded 5,000,000 acres (20,000 km2) of land in northern Virginia by King Charles.[8]The area that the city now encompasses was settled in the early 18th century by farmers from Virginia'sTidewater region.[9]The town of "Providence" was established on the site by an act of the state legislature in 1805.[10]
19th century
[edit]On June 1, 1861, the first land battle of theCivil War, theBattle of Fairfax Court House, was fought in Fairfax after aUnion Armyscouting party clashed with the local militia; the outcome was indecisive with neither side gaining advantage. Asecond battletook place in Fairfax two years later, on June 27, 1863, in which Union troops were defeated, which delayed the movements ofConfederatecavalry chiefJeb Stuartwith disastrous consequences forRobert E. Leeat the subsequentBattle of Gettysburg, the Civil War's bloodiest battle, which began several days later.[11]
In 1859, Fairfax was renamed the "Town of Fairfax".[10]It was incorporated as a town in 1874.[10]It was incorporated as a city in 1961 bycourt order.[10]Under Virginia law the city was separated from Fairfax County yet remains the county seat.[12]
20th century
[edit]In 1904, atrolley lineconnected Fairfax with Washington, D.C.[13]
Architecture
[edit]The former Fairfax County Courthouse is the oldest historic building in Fairfax. The first Fairfax courthouse was established in 1742 near present-dayTysons Corner, and is the namesake for Old Courthouse Road.[14]It intersects with Gallows Road, which today is a major commuter route, but at the time was the road where condemned prisoners were led to thegallowsat the old courthouse.[15]
In 1752, the courthouse was moved toAlexandria, which offered to build the new courthouse at their own expense. The reason the courthouse was moved from the Tysons Corner location was because of "Indian hostilities", as noted on the stone marker at the northwest corner of Gallows Road andRoute 123. The courthouse operated there until 1790, when Virginia ceded the land where the courthouse was located for the creation of Washington, D.C. The General Assembly specified that the new courthouse should be located in the center of the county, and was established at the corner of what was OldLittle River Turnpikeand is present-day Main Street and Ox Road atChain Bridge Roadon land donated by town founder Richard Ratcliffe.[16]The courthouse changed hands repeatedly during theAmerican Civil War. The firstConfederateofficer battle casualty, John Quincy Marr, occurred on the grounds of the courthouse.[17]The first meeting of the Fairfax Court was held April 21, 1800.[18]: 45
The oldest two-story building in Fairfax, theFairfax Public School[a]was built in 1873 for $2,750.[19]In addition to elementary school use, the building has also housed special education, adult education, and police academy training.[20][21]: 144
On July 4, 1992, the building became the Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center.[21]: 156–157 Joseph Edward Willardbuilt the town hall building in 1900 then gifted it to the then town in 1902.[22]
The Old Town Hall now houses the Huddleston Library and the Fairfax Art League.[23]
Sites on the National Register of Historic Places
[edit]Site | Built | Address | Listed |
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29 Diner[b] | 1947 | 10536 Fairfax Boulevard | 1992 |
Blenheim | 1855 | 3610 Old Lee Highway | 2001 |
City of Fairfax Historic District | 1800 | Junction of VA 236 and VA 123 | 1987 |
Old Fairfax County Courthouse[c] | 1800 | 4000 Chain Bridge Road | 1974 |
Old Fairfax County Jail[c] | 1891 | 10475 Main Street | 1981 |
FairfaxPublicSchool[a] | 1873 | 10209 Main Street | 1992 |
Ratcliffe-Allison House | 1812 | 10386 Main Street | 1973 |
Geography
[edit]Fairfax is located close to the geographic center ofFairfax County, at38°51′9″N77°18′15″W / 38.85250°N 77.30417°W(38.852612, −77.304377). According to theU.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.3 square miles (16.3 km2), of which all but 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2) is land.[24]
While the city is the county seat, a small portion of the county comprising the courthouse complex, the jail, and a small area nearby is itself an exclave of the county within the city.[25][26][27]Fairfax County's Government Center is west of the Fairfax.[28]
Demographics
[edit]Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1880 | 376 | — | |
1890 | 376 | 0.0% | |
1900 | 373 | −0.8% | |
1910 | 413 | 10.7% | |
1920 | 516 | 24.9% | |
1930 | 640 | 24.0% | |
1940 | 979 | 53.0% | |
1950 | 1,946 | 98.8% | |
1960 | 13,585 | 598.1% | |
1970 | 21,970 | 61.7% | |
1980 | 20,537 | −6.5% | |
1990 | 19,622 | −4.5% | |
2000 | 21,498 | 9.6% | |
2010 | 22,565 | 5.0% | |
2020 | 24,146 | 7.0% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[29] 1790–1960[30]1900–1990[31] 1990–2000[32]2010[33]2020[34] |
2020 census
[edit]Race / Ethnicity(NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010[33] | Pop 2020[34] | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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Whitealone (NH) | 13,849 | 12,911 | 61.37% | 53.47% |
Black or African Americanalone (NH) | 1,030 | 1,052 | 4.56% | 4.36% |
Native AmericanorAlaska Nativealone (NH) | 62 | 44 | 0.27% | 0.18% |
Asianalone (NH) | 3,403 | 4,519 | 15.08% | 18.72% |
Pacific Islanderalone (NH) | 11 | 9 | 0.05% | 0.04% |
Some Other Racealone (NH) | 48 | 204 | 0.21% | 0.84% |
Mixed Race or Multi-Racial(NH) | 606 | 1,129 | 2.69% | 4.68% |
Hispanic or Latino(any race) | 3,556 | 4,278 | 15.76% | 17.72% |
Total | 22,565 | 24,146 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Economy
[edit]Old Town Fairfax has undergone an extensive redevelopment, which began in 2005.[35]The redevelopment added a new Fairfax Regional Library, more than 45,000 square feet (4,200 m2) of retail and restaurant space, more than 70,000 square feet (6,500 m2) of office condominiums, and 85 upscale residential condominium units.[36]
In May 2009, Fairfax was rated as No. 3 in the "Top 25 Places to Live Well" byForbesMagazine.[37]Forbes commended Fairfax for its strong public school system, high median salary, and a rate of sole proprietors per capita that ranks it in the top 1 percent nationwide. According to the magazine, "These factors are increasingly important in a recession. When businesses and jobs retract, as they have nationwide, municipalities with strong environments for start-ups, and those that offer attractive amenities, are better suited to recover from economic downtimes, as there are more business activity filling the void."
Top employers
[edit]According to the city's 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report,[38]the top employers in the city are:
# | Employer | # of Employees |
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1 | City of Fairfax | 250-499 |
2 | Zeta Associates[d] | 250-499 |
3 | Ted BrittFord | 250-499 |
4 | Tradesource | 250-499 |
5 | Community Systems | 100-249 |
6 | Sentry Force | 100-249 |
7 | Premium Home Health Care | 100-249 |
8 | Home Depot | 100-249 |
9 | Nova Home Health Care LLC | 100-249 |
10 | NAB Home Care | 100-249 |
Annual events
[edit]- Chocolate Lovers Festival
- The annual Chocolate Lover's Festival is held in the heart of Old Town Fairfax during the first full weekend in February. Events have included craft shows, historic building open houses, children's activities, collections of vendors selling various edible chocolate products, and even chocolate sculpture contests. [40]
- Fairfax Civil War Day
- Every year, during the Spring, a Civil War re-enactment camp is held at the Blenheim estate, a city-owned historical property. The encampment features cultural information about Civil War-era people and practices, military muster, drill, and a firing demonstration. [41]
- Fairfax Spotlight on the Arts
- Each April, Fairfax, in cooperation with George Mason University, Northern Virginia Community College, and Fairfax schools, sponsors the Fairfax Spotlight on the Arts Festival. The festival runs for three weeks and features music, dance, theater, art and choral concerts. Events take place at venues throughout the city and the colleges. [42]
- National Trails Day
- In June, a National Trails Day is held to celebrate the trails, open spaces and parks in the Fairfax. [43]
- Independence Day Celebration Parade and Evening Show
- The largest hometown parade and fireworks celebration in the Washington metropolitan region is held in the Fairfax. The day's events include a parade through Old Town Fairfax, tours of historic buildings and local museums, an Old-Fashioned Fireman's Day at the Fire Station #3, and a live concert and fireworks display at Fairfax High School. [44]
- Irish Festival
- In September, a festival of Irish and Celtic song, dance and music is held in and around Old Town Fairfax. [45]
- Fall for the Book Festival
- Each fall, the Fall for the Book Festival features readings, discussions, lectures and exhibits from nationally recognized writers and professionals. Festival events are held in the Fairfax at George Mason Universityand throughout the Washington metropolitan area. Two community reading programs coordinate with Fall for the Book: "All Fairfax Reads," coordinated by the Fairfax County Public Library, and "Mason Reads" at George Mason University. [46]
- Fall Festival
- A Fall Festival is held in historic Old Town Fairfax on the second Saturday in October. This event includes more than 500 arts, crafts, and food vendors, and is usually held outdoors on the streets of the city. Attendance is about 35,000 to 45,000. [47]
- The Holiday Craft Show
- An annual Holiday Craft Show is held at Fairfax High School on the third Saturday and Sunday of November. The event features hundreds of craft vendors. Attendance is about 8,000 to 10,000. [48]
- Festival of Lights & Carols
- On the first Saturday in December, the city holds a Festival of Lights and Carols. Activities include photos with Santa, caroling, a yule log, hot mulled cider, illumination of Old Town Fairfax, and the lighting of the city Christmas tree. [49]
Local government and politics
[edit]As an independent city of Virginia, rather than an incorporated town within a county, Fairfax derives its governing authority from theVirginia General Assembly. In order to revise the power and structure of the city government, the city must request the General Assembly to amend the charter. The present charter was granted in 1966.[10]Anexclaveof Fairfax County is located within Fairfax.[26][27]
Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party | |||
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No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
2020 | 4,007 | 29.72% | 9,174 | 68.04% | 302 | 2.24% |
2016 | 3,702 | 30.78% | 7,367 | 61.25% | 959 | 7.97% |
2012 | 4,775 | 41.06% | 6,651 | 57.19% | 203 | 1.75% |
2008 | 4,691 | 41.16% | 6,575 | 57.69% | 132 | 1.16% |
2004 | 5,045 | 47.84% | 5,395 | 51.16% | 106 | 1.01% |
2000 | 4,762 | 49.83% | 4,361 | 45.64% | 433 | 4.53% |
1996 | 4,319 | 49.39% | 3,909 | 44.70% | 517 | 5.91% |
1992 | 4,333 | 44.70% | 3,884 | 40.07% | 1,476 | 15.23% |
1988 | 5,576 | 61.27% | 3,430 | 37.69% | 95 | 1.04% |
1984 | 6,234 | 65.36% | 3,263 | 34.21% | 41 | 0.43% |
1980 | 4,475 | 55.91% | 2,614 | 32.66% | 915 | 11.43% |
1976 | 4,174 | 53.36% | 3,464 | 44.28% | 185 | 2.36% |
1972 | 5,063 | 67.73% | 2,274 | 30.42% | 138 | 1.85% |
1968 | 2,963 | 48.70% | 2,153 | 35.39% | 968 | 15.91% |
1964 | 1,924 | 40.37% | 2,835 | 59.48% | 7 | 0.15% |
Elected officials
[edit]In November on even-numbered years, city voters elect a Mayor, six at-large Councilmembers, and five at-large School Board members to serve two-year terms. These offices are non-partisan and at-large, and there are no term limits.[10]City voters also elect the two city constitutional officers: Treasurer and Commissioner of the Revenue for four-year terms. Other elected officials who serve the city elected by city and Fairfax County voters include the Sheriff (four-year term), Commonwealth's Attorney (four-year term), and Clerk of the Court (eight-year term). State elected officials who represent Fairfax include the Virginia Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Virginia Senator (34th District), and Virginia Delegate (37th District). Starting with the 2023 election, the city will lie within the 37th Virginia Senate district and the 11th House of Delegates district. Federal elected officials who represent the Fairfax include theU.S. President,U.S. Vice President, twoU.S. Senators(six-year terms), and oneU.S. Representative, 11th District (two-year term).
Mayor arrested for distribution of methamphetamine
[edit]On August 4, 2016, then-Mayor Scott Silverthorne was arrested in a sting operation conducted by the Fairfax County Police Department. After receiving a tip that he was involved in drugs-related activities online, a police detective engaged Silverthorne on an online website "...used to arrange for casual sexual encounters between men."[51]The detective then arranged a meeting with Silverthorne and two other men, in which they agreed to exchange methamphetamine. At the meeting inTysons, detectives performed the exchange and then arrested Silverthorne along with the two other men. He was charged with felony distribution of methamphetamine and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.[51]He announced his resignation on Monday, August 8, 2016, in a letter to the City Council.[52]
Silverthorne maintains that he was not distributing methamphetamine for sex, and he was not tried for any sexual crimes.[53]
Education
[edit]Primary and secondary schools
[edit]The school district for the city isFairfax City Public Schools.[54]The public schools in the City of Fairfax are owned by the city but administered by theFairfax County Public Schools(FCPS) system under contractual agreement with Fairfax County. This arrangement began to be in place in 1961.[55]Fairfax schools includeFairfax High School, Lanier Middle School, Daniels Run Elementary School, Providence Elementary School, and Fairfax Academy.[56]
Schools within the city that are not owned by the city government include the Boyd School,[e]Gesher Jewish Day School, Kellar School ofInovaKellar Center,[f]Lee HighwayKinderCare,[g]Little Flock Christian School, Northern Virginia Christian Academy, Oak Valley Center,[h]Paul VI Catholic High School(moved in 2020-2021),[i]TheSalvation ArmyUniversity View Child Care Center,[j]Saint Leo The Great School,[k]Trinity Christian School, and Truro Preschool and Kindergarten.[l][57]
Colleges and universities
[edit]George Mason University, the largest university in the Commonwealth ofVirginia, is located just south of Fairfax's city limits.[58]The university enrolls 33,917 students, making it the largest university by head count in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The university was founded in 1949, and was initially an extension of theUniversity of Virginianamed the Northern Virginia University Center of the University of Virginia.[59]Nine years after its founding, in 1958, te Town of Fairfax purchased 150 acres (0.61 km2) for the university, though the property remained within the county when the town became a city. In 1972, following several name changes, the institution became George Mason University.[60]The university is most known for its programs ineconomics,law,creative writing,computer science, andbusiness.[61]George Mason University faculty have twice won theNobel Prize in Economics. George Mason University economics professorsJames M. BuchananandVernon L. Smithwon it in 1986 and 2002, respectively.[62]
Public libraries
[edit]Fairfax County Public Libraryoperates the Fairfax Regional Library in Fairfax. The library includes the Virginia Room, a collection of books, photographs, and manuscripts related to Fairfax County history, government, and genealogy.[63]
Infrastructure
[edit]Roads
[edit]The intersection ofU.S. Route 50andU.S. Route 29is located in the northeast corner of the city. The two major highways join to form Fairfax Boulevard for approximately 2.8 miles (4.5 km) through the city before separating.State Route 123,State Route 236andState Route 237pass through the city. SR 236 is named Main Street in the city and then becomes Little River Turnpike once the city line is crossed.Interstate 66passes just outside the city limits and is the major highway serving the Fairfax region. Connections to I-66 from the city can be made via U.S. Route 50 and State Route 123.
Public transportation
[edit]Rail
[edit]Although these stations are located outside city limits, trips to and from Fairfax are served by:
Bus
[edit]- Fairfax operates theCUE Bus, an independent bus network.
- Multiple routes of theWashington Metrobusand the Fairfax Connector Route 306 serve Fairfax.[64]
E-scooters and dock less mobility
[edit]- In February 2019, the city has launched a one-year pilot program for e-scooters and other dockless transportation.[65]Three micro-mobility companies have been chosen to run the pilot,Bird company,[66]Lime, and Spin.
Notable people
[edit]- Bobby, rapper,iKon[67]
- Sam Champion,Good Morning Americaweather anchor andABC Newsweather editor[68]
- Serena Deeb, formerWWEprofessional wrestler[69]
- Lewis J. Fields,U.S. Marine Corpslieutenant general[70]
- Victor Gold, journalist and political consultant[71]
- Christina Hendricks, actress and former model[72]
- Joseph R. Jelinek,U.S. Armybrigadier general andArmy National Guarddeputy director general[73]
- Courtney Jines, actress[74]
- Lamar Johnstone, silent film actor and director[75]: 182
- Brian Kendrick, WWE wrestler[76]
- Sabrina Lloyd, actress,SlidersandSports Night[74]
- Jay Matternes, paleoartist[77]: 69
- TobyMac, Christian singer and songwriter[74]
- Joey Mercury, former WWE professional wrestler[78]
- Meteos,League of Legendsplayer forCloud9and Phoenix1[79]
- Lorenzo Odone, subject of the 1992 filmLorenzo's Oil[80]
- Jeremy Olander, Swedish DJ and electronic music producer
- Walter Tansill Oliver, former mayor of Fairfax, Virginia state delegate, and Virginia state senator[81]
- Park Yu-hwan, actor and brother ofYoochun[82]
- Prince Alexander of Yugoslavia
- Prince Philip of Yugoslavia
- Aldric Saucier, scientist and whistleblower[83][84]
- Michael Schwimer, professional baseball player,Philadelphia Phillies[85]
- Nathan Sonenshein,U.S. Navyrear admiral[86]: 1228
- Frank Stephens, disability advocate, actor, and athlete[87]
- Victoria Stiles, makeup artist[88]
- Jason Sudeikis, actor, comedian, andSaturday Night Livecast member[89]
- Pierre J. Thuot,Space Shuttleastronaut,Atlantis,Endeavour, andColumbia[90]
- Matt Tifft,NASCARrace car driver
- Jarvis Varnado, former professional basketball player,Boston Celtics,Chicago Bulls,Miami Heat, andPhiladelphia 76ers
- Park Yoo-chun, actor and pop band member,JYJandTVXQ[82]
Notes
[edit]- ^abcwas Old Fairfax Elementary School Annex, now the Fairfax Visitor Center and Museum
- ^Tastee 29 Diner
- ^abWithin the county exclave within the city.
- ^now a wholly owned subsidiary of Lockheed Martin[39]
- ^Montessori School
- ^Special Education School
- ^Daycare / Preschool
- ^Special Education School
- ^Roman Catholic
- ^Christian
- ^Roman Catholic
- ^Daycare / Preschool
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