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Top: Regional: North_America: United_States: Virginia: Localities: F
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According to the United States Postal Service, the following Virginia localities beginning with the letter 'F' are:
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Open to all Virginia localities beginning with the letter 'F'.
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If your site belongs in a specific subcategory of Fairfax, careful submission to that appropriate subcategory is appreciated.
Please submit sites for neighboring municipalities in Northern Virginia to their appropriate Locality. |
History of Fairfax Though only six square blocks in size, Fairfax Historic District has covered considerable ground in American history. It's colonial court house, where George and Martha Washingtons' wills were probated and remain, has served as the center of Fairfax County life for nearly two-hundred years; however, it was the close proximity to the Federal Capital that played the greatest role in placing the small city in the middle of a divided nation throughout the Civil War.
On June 1, 1861, the first heavy engagement of the war occurred on our Main Street when Union cavalry rode into town, firing wildly. As Confederate Captain John Quincy Marr rallied his men, a spent minnie ball struck him in the chest. Killed by the impact, Marr became the first Confederate officer killed in the bloody war. He died without shedding a drop of blood. Seven weeks later Washingtonians in picnic-attire stopped here on their casual outing to the Battle of First Manassas. (However, few so much as broke stride on their rather chaotic return.) Following the victory at First Manassas, President Jefferson Davis conferred with his generals at the town's Willcoxin Tavern on October 1, 1861. It is believed that Fairfax town is where General Beauregard redesigned the Confederate battle flag to avoid the confusion and casualties caused by its similarity to the Union flag.
On March 9, 1863, Confederate Colonel John S. Mosby and 29 men entered the Union encampment here and captured Union General Stoughton, while he slept in the Gunnell House. In addition, Mosby captured 2 captains, 30 privates, and 58 horses. (Hearing of the general's capture, President Lincoln remarked, " I don't care so much about the loss of the general, as I can make another with the stroke of a pen...but I sure hate to lose those horses.") Throughout the war, Fairfax resident Antonia Ford (Ford Building) impressed soldiers from North and South with her beauty, charm and conversation. Impressed with her ability to recall those conversations, Jeb Stuart awarded her a written commission as "my honorary aide de-camp." Following Mosby's raid, Union officials searched Antonia's house and found the commission. Union Maj. Joseph C. Willard (owner of the famed Willard Hotel in Washington, D.C.) arrested and escorted "the spy" to the Old Capitol Prison. Along the way, Antonia stole his heart, and 7 months later Willard secured her release and they were married. In 1900, their son (also named Joseph) gave the townpeople the impressive white colonnaded "Old Town Hall" building, which stands on the corner of University Drive and Main Street.
The Historic Fairfax Elementary School is now home to the Fairfax Museum and Visitors Center. This venerable building was the first two-story brick school house in the county. Today, it appropriately serves as a learning center for children of all ages. The Visitors Center also provides information on area attractions, including food, lodging and businesses.
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If your site belongs in a specific subcategory of Fairfax Station, careful submission to that appropriate subcategory is appreciated.
Please submit sites for neighboring municipalities in Northern Virginia to their appropriate Locality. Please send sites germane to the whole of Fairfax County to that category. |
Open to all sites based in Fairfax Station, Fairfax County, Virginia.
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If your site belongs in a specific subcategory of Fairfield, careful submission to that appropriate subcategory is appreciated.
Please submit sites for neighboring municipalities in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia to their appropriate Locality. |
Open to all sites serving Fairfield, Rockbridge County, Virginia.
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If your site belongs in a specific subcategory of Falls Church, careful submission to that appropriate subcategory is appreciated.
Please submit sites for neighboring municipalities in Northern Virginia to their appropriate Locality. Please send sites germane to the whole of Fairfax County or Arlington County to the respective appropriate category. |
Open to all sites based in Falls Church, a Virginia municipality which lies in both Arlington and Fairfax Counties.
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Web sites in the town of Falls Mills, VA in Tazewell County.
Web sites related to the town of Falmouth, VA, in Stafford County.
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Please submit sites for neighboring municipalities in Southwestern Virginia to their appropriate Locality. |
Open to all sites related to Fancy Gap, Carroll County, Virginia.
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Submissions may include but are not limited to:
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Links relevant to the Town of Farmville, Va.
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If your site belongs in a specific subcategory of Ferrum, careful submission to that appropriate subcategory is appreciated.
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Open to all sites serving Ferrum, Franklin County, Virginia.
Unincorporated community in Henry County.
Open to all sites serving Fincastle, Botetourt County, Virginia.
Located in Augusta County.
Sites related to the town of Fleeton, Virginia.
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If your site belongs in a specific subcategory of Flint Hill, careful submission to that appropriate subcategory is appreciated.
Please submit sites for neighboring municipalities in Central Virginia to their appropriate Locality. |
Open to all sites serving Flint Hill, Rappahannock County, Virginia.
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Please submit sites for neighboring municipalities in Southwestern Virginia to their appropriate Locality. Please send sites germane to the whole of Floyd County to that category. |
Created by terpgrrl 5/Feb/01 Open to all sites related to Floyd City, Floyd County, Virginina.
Sites related to Forest, Amherst County, Virginia.Forest is a suburb of Lynchburg.
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Sites related to Fork Union, Virginia. |
Sites related to Fork Union, Virginia.
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Sites related to the locality of Fort Belvoir that are not related to the Army installation of the same name.
Sites related to the town of Fort Chiswell.
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Web sites of entities located in Fort Defiance, located in Augusta County, VA.
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Please submit sites for neighboring municipalities in Southwestern Virginia to their appropriate Locality. |
Sites related to Foster Falls Village, Wythe County, Virginia.
Web sites for the town of Franconia, in Fairfax County, Virginia, zip code 22310.
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If your site belongs in a specific subcategory of Franklin City, careful submission to that appropriate subcategory is appreciated.
Please submit sites for neighboring municipalities in Southeastern to their appropriate Locality. Please send sites germane to the whole of the Hampton Roads Region to that category. |
Open to all sites for the independent city of Franklin, Virginia.
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If your site belongs in a specific subcategory of Fredericksburg, careful submission to that appropriate subcategory is appreciated.
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If your site is not specifically geared towards this community, please submit to the proper category. Submitting to the wrong category will delay and/or prevent your site from being listed in the directory. Submission Tips:
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Open to all sites based in Fredericksburg, Stafford County, Virginia.
Sites related to the town of Free Union.
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Description: This describes the website and should note distinguishing features found on the site without the use of hype, personal pronouns, or repetitive terms. |
Fries, originally a textile mill town located on the New River, is a popular destination for vacationers and outdoor recreation.
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If your site belongs in a specific subcategory of Front Royal, careful submission to that appropriate subcategory is appreciated.
Please submit sites for neighboring municipalities in Northwestern Virginia to their appropriate Locality. |
Open to all sites based in Front Royal, Warren County, Virginia.
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