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  1. Fairfax, Virginia (/ ˈ f ɛər f æ k s / FAIR-faks), formally the City of Fairfax, and colloquially known as Fairfax City, Downtown Fairfax, Old Town Fairfax, Fairfax Courthouse, FFX, and Fairfax, is an independent city in Virginia and the county seat of Fairfax County, Virginia, in the United States.

  2. Apr 24, 2024 · Fairfax, city, seat (1779) of Fairfax county (though administratively independent of it), northeastern Virginia, U.S., about 15 miles (24 km) southwest of Washington, D.C. It developed after 1799 with the construction of the county courthouse and relocation of the county seat from Alexandria .

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  3. Learn about the origins, development, and landmarks of the City of Fairfax, Virginia, from its colonial beginnings to its modern growth. The web page covers topics such as the American Civil War, the dairy industry, George Mason University, and the city's historic district.

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    The state's capital is Richmond and its most populous city is Virginia Beach, though its most populous subdivision is Fairfax County, part of Northern Virginia, where slightly over a third of Virginia's population of 8.72 million live.

  6. Home. Topics. History of Fairfax County. Formed in 1742, Fairfax County has a long and fruitful history. To learn more about how Fairfax County government operates today, visit the About Fairfax County webpage. History Commission. The Fairfax County History Commission was established by the County of Fairfax in 1969.

  7. Learn about the history of Fairfax, Virginia, from its Native American origins to its modern urban development. Explore the historic buildings, landmarks, and events that shaped the city and its people.

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