Fairfax ( ) is an

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and the

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, in the United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 24,146. Fairfax is part of both the

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and

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regions. It is located west of

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Fairfax is served by

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's Orange Line through its Vienna station, which is a mile northeast of Fairfax. CUE Bus, Metrobus, and Fairfax Connector (Monday-Saturday) operate in Fairfax, and

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's Burke Centre station is located three miles southeast of Fairfax.

George Mason University George Mason University (GMU) is a Public university, public research university in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. Located in Northern Virginia near Washington, D.C., the university is named in honor of George Mason, a Founding Father ...

, located in unincorporated Fairfax County along Fairfax's southern border, is the largest public university in

with 40,185 students as of 2023.

Etymology

The City of Fairfax takes its name from Thomas Fairfax, 6th Lord Fairfax of Cameron, a Scottish

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and colonial landowner. In the

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, Lord Fairfax held the Northern Neck Proprietary, a vast land grant of more than five million acres between the Potomac and Rappahannock Rivers. He was the only member of the

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to reside in

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, and his name became associated with administrative boundaries and landownership across

. Fairfax County, established in 1742, was named in his honor. The area now known as the City of Fairfax began as the Town of Providence, a rural crossroads and the administrative seat of Fairfax County in the early

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. The town grew around the courthouse and developed as a local center for governance and commerce. In 1874, the town changed its name to Fairfax to reflect its function as the

and its association with the larger region. When the town was incorporated as an independent city in 1961, it retained the Fairfax name, continuing the identification with both county governance and regional history. The city also hosts annual events like the Fall Festival and Fairfax Civil War Day. Fairfax County Map

Despite being an

, the broader “Fairfax” commonly includes nearby communities such as Fair Lakes,

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, Kings Park West,

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, and Greenbriar, which lie outside of the city of Fairfax’s official boundaries in unincorporated Fairfax County. These areas use Fairfax mailing addresses and share “Fairfax” ZIP codes like 22030, 22031, 22032, 22033, 22034, and 22035 despite being governed separately. This shared address also comes with development and transportation networks that are integrated with the city of Fairfax. The proximity to key transit routes like

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, Interstate 66, US Route 1, US Route 29, and US Route 50 highlights the regions importance in terms of its location since its origins .

History

Fairfax court house during the Civil War

Fairfax was founded on land originally occupied by the

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Native American tribe. The area that the city now encompasses was settled in the early 18th century by farmers from Virginia's Tidewater region. The town of "Providence" was established on the site by an act of the state legislature in 1805.

19th century

On June 1, 1861, the first land battle of the

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, the Battle of Fairfax Court House, was fought in Fairfax after a Union Army scouting party clashed with the local militia; the outcome was indecisive with neither side gaining advantage. A second battle took place in Fairfax two years later, on June 27, 1863, in which Union troops were defeated, which delayed the movements of Confederate cavalry chief Jeb Stuart with disastrous consequences for

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at the subsequent

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, the Civil War's bloodiest battle, which began several days later. In 1859, Fairfax was renamed the "Town of Fairfax". It was incorporated as a town in 1874. It was incorporated as a city in 1961 by

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. Under Virginia law the city was separated from Fairfax County yet remains the county seat.

20th century

In 1904, a trolley line connected Fairfax with Washington, D.C. At

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Architecture

The former Fairfax County Courthouse is the oldest historic building in Fairfax. The first Fairfax courthouse was established in 1742 near present-day Tysons Corner, and is the namesake for Old Courthouse Road. It intersects with Gallows Road, which today is a major commuter route, but at the time was the road where condemned prisoners were led to the

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at the old courthouse. In 1752, the courthouse was moved to

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, which offered to build the new courthouse at their own expense. The reason the courthouse was moved from the Tysons Corner location was because of "Indian hostilities", as noted on the stone marker at the northwest corner of Gallows Road and Route 123. The courthouse operated there until 1790, when Virginia ceded the land where the courthouse was located for the creation of Washington, D.C. The General Assembly specified that the new courthouse should be located in the center of the county, and was established at the corner of what was Old

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and is present-day Main Street and Ox Road at Chain Bridge Road on land donated by town founder Richard Ratcliffe. The courthouse changed hands repeatedly during the

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. The first Confederate officer battle casualty, John Quincy Marr, occurred on the grounds of the courthouse. The first meeting of the Fairfax Court was held April 21, 1800. The oldest two-story building in Fairfax, the Fairfax Public School was built in 1873 for $2,750. In addition to elementary school use, the building has also housed special education, adult education, and police academy training. an
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On July 4, 1992, the building became the Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center. Joseph Edward Willard built the town hall building in 1900 then gifted it to the then town in 1902. The Old Town Hall now houses the Huddleston Library and the Fairfax Art League.

Sites on the National Register of Historic Places

Geography

Fairfax is located close to the geographic center of Fairfax County, at (38.852612, −77.304377). According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which all but is land. While the city is the county seat, a small portion of the county comprising the courthouse complex, the jail, and a small area nearby is itself an exclave of the county within the city.Fairfax city, Virginia
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Water Courses

The City is home to the start of the

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and the source of Daniels Run, which flows into Accontink Creek.

Climate

The City is in the

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under the

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characterized by long and hot summers and cool to mild winters.

Demographics

2020 census

Economy

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Old Town Fairfax has undergone an extensive redevelopment, which began in 2005. The redevelopment added a new Fairfax Regional Library, more than of retail and restaurant space, more than of office condominiums, and 85 upscale residential condominium units. In May 2009, Fairfax was rated as No. 3 in the "Top 25 Places to Live Well" by ''Forbes'' Magazine.In Depth: America's Top 25 Towns To Live Well 3. Fairfax, Va
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'' (May 22, 2002). Forbes commended Fairfax for its strong public school system, high median salary, and a rate of sole proprietors per capita that ranks it in the top 1 percent nationwide. According to the magazine, "These factors are increasingly important in a recession. When businesses and jobs retract, as they have nationwide, municipalities with strong environments for start-ups, and those that offer attractive amenities, are better suited to recover from economic downtimes, as there are more business activity filling the void."

Top employers

According to the city's 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, the top employers in the city are:

Annual events

* Chocolate Lovers Festival :The annual Chocolate Lover's Festival is held in the heart of Old Town Fairfax during the first full weekend in February. Events have included craft shows, historic building open houses, children's activities, collections of vendors selling various edible chocolate products, and even chocolate sculpture contests. * Fairfax Civil War Day :Every year, during the Spring, a Civil War re-enactment camp is held at the Blenheim estate, a city-owned historical property. The encampment features cultural information about Civil War-era people and practices, military muster, drill, and a firing demonstration. * Fairfax Spotlight on the Arts :Each April, Fairfax, in cooperation with

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, and Fairfax schools, sponsors the Fairfax Spotlight on the Arts Festival. The festival runs for three weeks and features music, dance, theater, art and choral concerts. Events take place at venues throughout the city and the colleges. * National Trails Day :In June, a National Trails Day is held to celebrate the trails, open spaces and parks in the Fairfax. * Independence Day Celebration Parade and Evening Show :The largest hometown parade and fireworks celebration in the Washington metropolitan region is held in the Fairfax. The day's events include a parade through Old Town Fairfax, tours of historic buildings and local museums, an Old-Fashioned Fireman's Day at the Fire Station #3, and a live concert and fireworks display at Fairfax High School. * Irish Festival :In September, a festival of Irish and Celtic song, dance and music is held in and around Old Town Fairfax. * Fall for the Book Festival :Each fall, the Fall for the Book Festival features readings, discussions, lectures and exhibits from nationally recognized writers and professionals. Festival events are held in the Fairfax at

and throughout the

. Two community reading programs coordinate with Fall for the Book: "All Fairfax Reads," coordinated by the Fairfax County Public Library, and "Mason Reads" at George Mason University. * Fall Festival :A Fall Festival is held in historic Old Town Fairfax on the second Saturday in October. This event includes more than 500 arts, crafts, and food vendors, and is usually held outdoors on the streets of the city. Attendance is about 35,000 to 45,000. * The Holiday Craft Show :An annual Holiday Craft Show is held at Fairfax High School on the third Saturday and Sunday of November. The event features hundreds of craft vendors. Attendance is about 8,000 to 10,000. * Festival of Lights & Carols :On the first Saturday in December, the city holds a Festival of Lights and Carols. Activities include photos with Santa, caroling, a yule log, hot mulled cider, illumination of Old Town Fairfax, and the lighting of the city Christmas tree.

Local government and politics

As an independent city of Virginia, rather than an incorporated town within a county, Fairfax derives its governing authority from the

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. In order to revise the power and structure of the city government, the city must request the General Assembly to amend the charter. The present charter was granted in 1966. An

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of Fairfax County is located within Fairfax.

Elected officials

In November on even-numbered years, city voters elect a Mayor, six at-large Councilmembers, and five at-large School Board members to serve two-year terms. These offices are non-partisan and at-large, and there are no term limits. City voters also elect the two city constitutional officers: Treasurer and Commissioner of the Revenue for four-year terms. Other elected officials who serve the city elected by city and Fairfax County voters include the Sheriff (four-year term), Commonwealth's Attorney (four-year term), and Clerk of the Court (eight-year term). State elected officials who represent Fairfax include the Virginia Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Virginia Senator (34th District), and Virginia Delegate (37th District). Starting with the 2023 election, the city will lie within the 37th Virginia Senate district and the 11th House of Delegates district. Federal elected officials who represent the Fairfax include the

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, U.S. Vice President, two U.S. Senators (six-year terms), and one U.S. Representative, 11th District (two-year term).

Mayor arrested for distribution of methamphetamine

On August 4, 2016, then-Mayor Scott Silverthorne was arrested in a sting operation conducted by the Fairfax County Police Department. After receiving a tip that he was involved in drugs-related activities online, a police detective engaged Silverthorne on an online website "...used to arrange for casual sexual encounters between men." The detective then arranged a meeting with Silverthorne and two other men, in which they agreed to exchange methamphetamine. At the meeting in Tysons, detectives performed the exchange and then arrested Silverthorne along with the two other men. He was charged with felony distribution of methamphetamine and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. He announced his resignation on Monday, August 8, 2016, in a letter to the City Council. Silverthorne maintains that he was not distributing methamphetamine for sex, and he was not tried for any sexual crimes.

Nonprofit Grants Program

In December 2024 the recipients of the City's new Nonprofit Grants Program were named. Announced in 2024 the City funded the grant program $300,000. Ongoing funding for the nonprofit grant program will be approved as part of the city’s annual budget process. The City offers two grant options for human services nonprofits: # Standard Nonprofit Grant: This competitive program funds nonprofits seeking to develop, expand, or enhance services for city residents in the areas of prevention, crisis intervention, long-term support, and human services. Organizations may apply for a $10,001-$50,000 grant. For FY25, $275,000 is allocated. # Mini-Grant: The Mini-Grants program provides funding through a competitive process for eligible nonprofits focused on capacity building or small-scale projects. The application requires basic details about the organization's mission, project, budget, and two performance measures. Organizations may apply for a $5,000-$10,000 grant. For FY25, $25,000 is allocated.*

Education

Primary and secondary schools

The school division for the city is Fairfax City Public Schools. The public schools in the City of Fairfax are owned by the city but administered by the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) system under contractual agreement with Fairfax County. This arrangement began to be in place in 1961. Fairfax schools include Fairfax High School, Katherine Johnson Middle School, formerly Lanier Middle School, Daniels Run Elementary School, Providence Elementary School, and Fairfax Academy. Schools within the city that are not owned by the city government include the Boyd School, Gesher Jewish Day School, Kellar School of Inova Kellar Center, Lee Highway KinderCare, Little Flock Christian School, Northern Virginia Christian Academy, Oak Valley Center, Paul VI Catholic High School (moved in 2020-2021), The

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University View Child Care Center, Saint Leo The Great School, Trinity Christian School, and Truro Preschool and Kindergarten.

Colleges and universities

, the largest university in

, is located just south of Fairfax's city limits. The university enrolls 33,917 students, making it the largest university by head count in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The university was founded in 1949, and was initially an extension of the

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named the Northern Virginia University Center of the University of Virginia. Nine years after its founding, in 1958, the Town of Fairfax purchased for the university, though the property remained within the county when the town became a city. In 1972, following several name changes, the institution became George Mason University. The university is most known for its programs in

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, and

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. George Mason University faculty have twice won the

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. George Mason University economics professors James M. Buchanan and

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won it in 1986 and 2002, respectively.

Public libraries

Fairfax County Public Library operates the Fairfax Regional Library in Fairfax. The library includes the Virginia Room, a collection of books, photographs, and manuscripts related to Fairfax County history, government, and genealogy.

Infrastructure

Roads

The intersection of

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and

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is located in the northeast corner of the city. The two major highways join to form Fairfax Boulevard for approximately through the city before separating. State Route 123, State Route 236 and State Route 237 pass through the city. SR 236 is named Main Street in the city and then becomes Little River Turnpike once the city line is crossed.

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passes just outside the city limits and is the major highway serving the Fairfax region. Connections to I-66 from the city can be made via U.S. Route 50 and State Route 123.

Public transportation

Rail

Although these stations are located outside city limits, trips to and from Fairfax are served by: * Vienna station of the

* Burke Centre station of

and

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Bus

* Fairfax operates the CUE Bus, an independent bus network. * Multiple routes of the Washington Metrobus and the Fairfax Connector Route 306 serve Fairfax.

E-scooters and dock less mobility

* In February 2019, the city has launched a one-year pilot program for e-scooters and other dockless transportation. Three micro-mobility companies have been chosen to run the pilot, Bird company, Lime, and Spin.

Notable people

* Robinson Aguirre, soccer player who represented the

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national team * Javier Alvial, soccer player * Bobby, rapper, iKon * TJ Bush, soccer player * Antonio Bustamante, soccer player who represented the

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national team * David Castellanos, soccer player and coach *

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, ''

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'' weather anchor and

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weather editor *

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, current AEW professional wrestler * Lewis J. Fields, U.S. Marine Corps lieutenant general * Victor Gold, journalist and political consultant * Christina Hendricks, actress and former model * Joseph R. Jelinek, U.S. Army brigadier general and

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deputy director general * Courtney Jines, actress * Lamar Johnstone, silent film actor and director *

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, WWE wrestler * Sabrina Lloyd, actress, '' Sliders'' and '' Sports Night'' * Jay Matternes, paleoartist *

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, Christian singer and songwriter * Joey Mercury, former WWE professional wrestler * Meteos, ''

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'' player for

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and Phoenix1 * Lorenzo Odone, subject of the 1992 film ''

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'' * Jeremy Olander, Swedish DJ and electronic music producer * Walter Tansill Oliver, former mayor of Fairfax, Virginia state delegate, and Virginia state senator * Park Yu-hwan, actor and brother of Yoochun * Prince Alexander of Yugoslavia * Prince Philip of Yugoslavia * Aldric Saucier, scientist and whistleblower * Michael Schwimer, professional baseball player,

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* Nathan Sonenshein, U.S. Navy rear admiral * Frank Stephens, disability advocate, actor, and athlete * Victoria Stiles, makeup artist * Jason Sudeikis, actor, comedian, and ''

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'' cast member * Pierre J. Thuot,

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astronaut, ''

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'', '' Endeavour'', and '' Columbia'' * Matt Tifft,

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race car driver * Jarvis Varnado, former professional basketball player,

Boston Celtics The Boston Celtics ( ) are an American professional basketball team based in Boston. The Celtics compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NBA), Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference (NBA), ...

Chicago Bulls The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago. The Bulls compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference. The team was founded on January 16 ...

Miami Heat The Miami Heat are an American professional basketball team based in Miami. The Heat compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Southeast Division (NBA), Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference (NBA), Eastern C ...

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Philadelphia 76ers The Philadelphia 76ers, also known colloquially as the Sixers, are an American professional basketball team based in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The 76ers compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Atlan ...

* Park Yoo-chun, actor and pop band member, JYJ and

TVXQ TVXQ (stylized as TVXQ!; , ), known as Tohoshinki in Japan, is a South Korean pop duo formed by SM Entertainment, composed of U-Know Yunho and Max Changmin. Originally a five-member boy band which also consisted of members Kim Jae-joong, Hero ...

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