Fairfax Arms

Fairfax Arms

The Fairfax Arms, seen in 2012
Location 10712 Old Colchester Rd., Colchester, Virginia
Coordinates 38°40′7″N 77°14′8″W / 38.66861°N 77.23556°W / 38.66861; -77.23556Coordinates: 38°40′7″N 77°14′8″W / 38.66861°N 77.23556°W / 38.66861; -77.23556
Area 0.5 acres (0.20 ha)
NRHP Reference # 79003037[1]
VLR # 029-0043
Significant dates
Added to NRHP May 21, 1979
Designated VLR December 19, 1978[2]

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]

The house, then called the Colchester Inn, seen in 1959.

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
  3. Thomas M. Slade (October 1978). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Fairfax Arms" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying two photos
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