Pickett Rd shopping center with Safeway and Drug Fair in Fairfax, in 1970
In 1954, this business had a digital clock at 363 Lee Highway Fairfax
Fairfax County farmland, from the past
Prom at Fairfax High School, in 1959
Fairfax Circle Oldsmobile, in 1955
Dumfries, Virginia Post Office
What does Franklin Farm offer home buyers in Centreville?
Franklin Farms offers, swimming pools, tennis courts, hiking trails, basketball courts and even tot lots for the little ones. These recreational choices encompass 182 acres of land in Franklin Farms. Come join the community and call Franklin Farms your home.
Located in western Fairfax County lies the Franklin Farms community. This massive community sits on approximately 850 acres with 1,777 homes. Only 20 miles from Washington, D. C. and about 4 miles from Dulles International Airport. The neighborhoods located in Franklin Farms sit between West Ox Road (East) and Centreville Road (West) entrances. Fairfax and Reston are convenient from the Fairfax County Parkway which goes straight through the center of Franklin Farms in the north and south directions.
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Facts for Fairfax Homebuyers
The city of Fairfax is located in Fairfax County,Virginia. Fairfax is about 20-25 minutes from Washington D.C. The area offers a hodgepodge of living and office space; including townhomes, apartments, houses, retail, office and commercial properties. The area is thriving and still has that small town charm.
Fairfax is listed on the Register of Historic Places with beautiful restored homes and currently has a population of approximately 21,000. The city was settled by farmers in the 1700's from Virginia's Tidewater Region and was named after Thomas Fairfax, 6th Lord of Fairfax of Cameron. King Charles awarded Mr. Fairfax millions of acres in Virginia. The city became independent in 1874.
The schools in Fairfax are ranked as some of the best in the country by U.S. News and World. Currently the schools consist of Fairfax High School, Lanier Middle School, Daniels Run Elementary School, Eagle View Elementary School, and Providence Elementary School.
Fairfax is also host to many annual events such as the Chocolate Lovers Festival, Spotlight on the Arts, Irish Festival, Holiday Craft Show, and much more.
Fairfax offers plenty of events, entertainment, shopping and beautiful living spaces for the entire family with many opportunities.
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Opening soon: the Fairfax Farmers Market
Located in the George Mason Square Parking Lot Across from the City of Fairfax Public Library
The market is open Tuesdays, 8:00 am - Noon, May 4 - October 26
Vendors
- Bees ‘n Blossoms --- honey, honey products
- Bonjour La Parisienne --- baked goods
- Country Gardens --- plants/herbs
- Kuhn Orchards --- fruit and vegetables
- Level Green Farm --- produce/nuts/ mushrooms
- Mt. Olympus Berry Farm --- produce
- Westmoreland Produce --- produce