Seven Historical Facts About Clifton

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Two locomotives pulling into the Union Mills Station on the Orange and Alexandria Railroad in Clifton, Virginia. Two soldiers stand guard on the bank at right.1862
Clifton in Fairfax County has been successful in maintaining the feel and charm of a Norman Rockwell painting. The town has been around since the 1700's—initially as a plantation and earlier as Indian hunting grounds. Given below are some historical facts about Clifton. Continue reading