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Discovering Fairfax: From It's Historic Past to It's Current Day Happenings
Posted by Lauren Weiner on
What makes Fairfax particularly unique is the fact that it’s both part of the Northern Virginia suburb area, but also considered incremental to D.C. Its history stretches back to the very first settlers (arguably, and sadly, before that too), like much of Northern Virginia. In 1649, King Charles II allowed Thomas Fairfax’s request for Fairfax County to become official.
In 1732, life in Fairfax could be described as tranquil, quaint, and community-focused. Although the former and latter descriptions are still true today, much has changed in Fairfax, and I don’t think the word ‘quaint’ quite suits it anymore. Let me tell you the town’s journey from little humble village to bustling small city.
The 1800s brought a lot of…
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