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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Fairfax,_VirginiaFairfax, Virginia - Wikipedia

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   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.

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3. www.fairfaxva.govCity of Fairfax, VA | Home

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   Fourth Fridays Through October. Enjoy music, food, fun, and friendship in Old Town Square. Learn More. Discover Fairfax City Via the 2024 Fact Book. Find out about your city through fascinating facts, figures, graphs, and images. Learn More. Engage on the 2035 Comprehensive Plan Review.

4. www.fxva.com › explore › discover-neighborhoodsDiscover the City of Fairfax, VA - Plan a Trip | Visit Fairfax

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   The city of Fairfax in Northern Virginia & central area of Fairfax County offers historic sites and fun activities for the entire family. Plan your visit today!

5. www.fxva.com › explore › historyHistoric Fairfax: Museums, Sites & Attractions | Visit Fairfax

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   Fairfax County, Virginia is renowned for its diverse range of tourist sites and attractions. Visitors flock to the county to explore iconic landmarks such as George Washington's Mount Vernon, the historic home of America's first president.

6. www.fairfaxva.gov › services › about-usAbout Us | City of Fairfax, VA

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   The City of Fairfax, Virginia, is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The six-square-mile jurisdiction in the heart of Northern Virginia was founded in 1805 as the Town of Providence. Known for its courthouse, it was for a time known as Fairfax Courthouse, then as the Town of Fairfax. The City of Fairfax was established as the ...

7. www.britannica.com › place › Fairfax-VirginiaFairfax | Historic County, Colonial Heritage | Britannica

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   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 .

8. www.virginia.org › northern-virginia › fairfaxFairfax - Virginia Is For Lovers

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   Fairfax , VA 22030. Phone: (703) 790-0643. Fairfax encompasses a large central area of Fairfax County that includes the Historic City of Fairfax, an independent city. Old Town Fairfax's walkable downtown and proximity to George Mason University makes it easy to fully immerse yourself in the history of the city.

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   Where is Fairfax Virginia located?

   • The City of Fairfax, Virginia, is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The six-square-mile jurisdiction in the heart of Northern Virginia was founded in 1805 as the Town of Providence. Known for its courthouse, it was for a time known as Fairfax Courthouse, then as the Town of Fairfax.

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   When did Fairfax become a city?

   • The six-square-mile jurisdiction in the heart of Northern Virginia was founded in 1805 as the Town of Providence. Known for its courthouse, it was for a time known as Fairfax Courthouse, then as the Town of Fairfax. The City of Fairfax was established as the independent city in 1961.

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   Is Fairfax a city?

   • City of Fairfax. Archived from the original on March 15, 2017. Retrieved March 27, 2017. ^ "City of Fairfax, Commission on the Arts". City of Fairfax. Archived from the original on March 15, 2017. Retrieved March 27, 2017. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Fairfax city, Virginia".

   Fairfax, Virginia - Wikipedia

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   How did Fairfax get its name?

   • This now-independent city gets its name from Thomas Fairfax, 6th Lord Fairfax of Cameron, who had five million acres of land located in Northern Virginia. Fairfax City's walkable downtown and proximity to George Mason University makes it easy to fully immerse yourself in the history of the city.

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