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Fairfax, Virginia

Fairfax (formerly Providence) is an independent city forming an enclave within the Fairfax County, Virginia in the United States. The city is politically independent of the surrounding county and once served as the county seat when the city held town status. Situated in the Northern Virginia region, Fairfax forms part of the Washington Metropolitan Area. The population was 22,565 as of the 2010 Census. In May 2009, Fairfax was ranked No. 3 in the "Top 25 Places to Live Well" by Forbes Magazine.

Located at 38.8525, -77.3042 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Truro Church (Fairfax, Virginia)

Truro Anglican Church is an Anglican church in Fairfax, Virginia, United States.

Located at 38.8477, -77.3088 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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The New School of Northern Virginia

The New School of Northern Virginia (also referred to simply as "The New School") is a small private school and business located in Fairfax, Virginia. Currently the New School teaches 150 students in grades 4-12.

Located at 38.8591, -77.2691 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Fairfax High School (Fairfax, Virginia)

Fairfax High School is a public high school in Fairfax, Virginia. The school is owned by the City of Fairfax, but is operated by Fairfax County Public Schools as part of a contractual agreement. The original school building, opened in 1936, is located on Lee Highway in western Fairfax City, and is currently occupied by Paul VI Catholic High School. Fairfax High School moved to its present site, on the east side of the city, in January 1972.

Located at 38.86, -77.2861 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Wilbert Tucker Woodson High School

Wilbert Tucker Woodson High School, commonly known as W.T. Woodson High School or simply Woodson, is a high school located in Fairfax County, Virginia, in the east end of the city of Fairfax, opposite the shopping center on Main Street. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:38.840425|-77.275516|type:edu_region:US|||||| |primary |name= }} The school opened in 1962 and once was the largest school in the state. As of 2008 the student population is around 2,100.

Located at 38.8404, -77.2755 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Barbour House

The Barbour House is an early 20th-century mansion in Fairfax, Virginia. It takes its name from its prominent owner, John Strode Barbour. Barbour House is located at 4069 Chain Bridge Road.

Located at 38.8443, -77.3074 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Historic Blenheim

Historic Blenheim is a ca. 1859 brick farm house designed in the Greek Revival style and located in City of Fairfax, Virginia. During the American Civil War, Union soldiers were often encamped on the grounds surrounding the house and utilized it as part of a reserve hospital system. As a result, more than 115 of these soldiers inscribed words and pictures on the first and second floor walls, as well as the attic of the house.

Located at 38.8551, -77.2933 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Battle of Fairfax Court House (June 1861)

The Battle of Fairfax Court House (June 1861) was a skirmish between a small Union Regular Army cavalry force and a Virginia militia infantry company in the village of Fairfax Court House in Fairfax County, Virginia on June 1, 1861, during the early days of the American Civil War (Civil War).

Located at 38.8525, -77.3042 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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