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Fairfax Stone Site

William, West Virginia • Grant County

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About This Property

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The Fairfax Stone Site marks the westernmost point of the Fairfax Line, a colonial-era boundary survey that played a crucial role in defining the early borders of Virginia and Maryland. It is a granite marker representing a pivotal moment in land ownership and territorial definition.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Site
Acreage
4
Listed Date
1/26/1970
Other Names
Fairfax Stone Historical Monument

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Politics/Government
Periods of Significance
1700 Ad - 1924 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
Yes
Level - State
No
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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