# Fairfax, Virginia

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This article is about the independent city surrounded by Fairfax County. For the county, see [Fairfax County, Virginia](/source/Fairfax_County,_Virginia).

**Fairfax** (/ˈfɛərfæks/ FAIR-faks)[a] is an [independent city](/source/Independent_city_(United_States)) in Virginia and the [county seat](/source/County_seat) of [Fairfax County, Virginia](/source/Fairfax_County,_Virginia), United States.[3] As of the [2020 census](/source/2020_United_States_census), the population was 24,146.[4]

Fairfax is part of both the [Washington metropolitan area](/source/Washington_metropolitan_area) and [Northern Virginia](/source/Northern_Virginia) regions. It is located 14 miles (23 km) west of Washington, D.C. Fairfax is served by [Washington Metro](/source/Washington_Metro)'s [Orange Line](/source/Orange_Line_(Washington_Metro)).

## History

Both the City and County of Fairfax take their names from [Thomas Fairfax, 6th Lord Fairfax of Cameron](/source/Thomas_Fairfax,_6th_Lord_Fairfax_of_Cameron), a Scottish nobleman and colonial landowner.[5] In the 18th century, Lord Fairfax held the [Northern Neck Proprietary](/source/Northern_Neck_Proprietary), a vast land grant of more than five million acres between the [Potomac](/source/Potomac_River) and [Rappahannock](/source/Rappahannock_River) Rivers.[6]

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](/source/Fairfax_County,_Virginia) in the early 19th century. 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.[7]

### Early history

Once inhabited by the [Manahoac](/source/Manahoac) and [Piscataway](/source/Piscataway_people) peoples, the area that the city now encompasses was settled in the early 18th century by farmers from Virginia's [Tidewater Region](/source/Tidewater_Region).[8][9][10][11] The town of "Providence" was established on the site by an act of the state legislature in 1805.[12]

### 19th century

On June 1, 1861, the first land battle of the [Civil War](/source/American_Civil_War), the [Battle of Fairfax Court House](/source/Battle_of_Fairfax_Court_House_(1861)), was fought in Fairfax after a [Union army](/source/Union_army) scouting party clashed with the local militia; the outcome was indecisive with neither side gaining advantage. A [second battle](/source/Battle_of_Fairfax_Court_House_(June_1863)) took place in Fairfax two years later, on June 27, 1863, in which Union troops were defeated, which delayed the movements of [Confederate](/source/Confederate_States_Army) cavalry chief [Jeb Stuart](/source/J._E._B._Stuart) with disastrous consequences for [Robert E. Lee](/source/Robert_E._Lee) at the subsequent [Battle of Gettysburg](/source/Battle_of_Gettysburg), the Civil War's bloodiest battle, which began several days later.[13]

In 1859, Fairfax was renamed the "Town of Fairfax".[12] It was incorporated as a town in 1874.[12] It was incorporated as a city in 1961 by [court order](/source/Court_order).[12] Under Virginia law the city was separated from Fairfax County yet remains the county seat.[14]

### 20th century

In 1904, a [trolley line](/source/Northern_Virginia_trolleys) connected Fairfax with Washington, D.C.[15]

## Geography

Fairfax is located close to the geographic center of [Fairfax County](/source/Fairfax_County,_Virginia), at [38°51′9″N 77°18′15″W](https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?params=38_51_9_N_77_18_15_W) (38.852612, −77.304377). According to the [U.S. Census Bureau](/source/United_States_Census_Bureau), the city has a total area of 6.3 sq mi (16.3 square kilometres), of which all but 0.04 sq mi (0.1 square kilometres) is land.[16]

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.[17][18][19] Fairfax County's Government Center is west of Fairfax.[20]

### Water Courses

The City is home to the start of the [Accotink Creek](/source/Accotink_Creek) and the source of Daniels Run, which flows into Accontink Creek.[21]

### Climate

The City is in the [humid subtropical climate](/source/Humid_subtropical_climate) under the [Köppen climate classification](/source/K%C3%B6ppen_climate_classification) characterized by long and hot summers and cool to mild winters.[22][23]

## Demographics

### Racial and ethnic composition

Fairfax city, Virginia – Racial and ethnic composition Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race. Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 1980[24] Pop 1990[25] Pop 2000[26] Pop 2010[27] Pop 2020[28] % 1980 % 1990 % 2000 % 2010 % 2020 White alone (NH) 17,799 16,100 14,333 13,849 style='background: #ffffe6; |12,911 91.79% 82.05% 66.67% 61.37% style='background: #ffffe6; |53.47% Black or African American alone (NH) 574 936 1,035 1,030 style='background: #ffffe6; |1,052 2.96% 4.77% 4.81% 4.56% style='background: #ffffe6; |4.36% Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 49 41 55 62 style='background: #ffffe6; |44 0.25% 0.21% 0.26% 0.27% style='background: #ffffe6; |0.18% Asian alone (NH) 479 1,372 2,609 3,403 style='background: #ffffe6; |4,519 2.47% 6.99% 12.14% 15.08% style='background: #ffffe6; |18.72% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) x[29] x[30] 14 11 style='background: #ffffe6; |9 x x 0.07% 0.05% style='background: #ffffe6; |0.04% Other race alone (NH) 110 14 28 48 style='background: #ffffe6; |204 0.57% 0.07% 0.13% 0.21% style='background: #ffffe6; |0.84% Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) x[31] x[32] 492 606 style='background: #ffffe6; |1,129 x x 2.29% 2.69% style='background: #ffffe6; |4.68% Hispanic or Latino (any race) 379 1,159 2,932 3,556 style='background: #ffffe6; |4,278 1.95% 5.91% 13.64% 15.76% style='background: #ffffe6; |17.72% Total 19,390 19,622 21,498 22,565 style='background: #ffffe6; |24,146 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% style='background: #ffffe6; |100.00%

### 2020 census

As of the [2020 census](/source/2020_United_States_census), Fairfax had a population of 24,146. The median age was 39.0 years. 19.5% of residents were under the age of 18 and 16.0% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 98.6 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 96.4 males age 18 and over.[33][34]

100.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.0% lived in rural areas.[35]

There were 8,800 households in Fairfax, of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 53.5% were married-couple households, 17.4% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 24.1% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[33]

There were 9,330 housing units, of which 5.7% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.7% and the rental vacancy rate was 5.2%.[33]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census[34] Race Number Percent White 13,473 55.8% Black or African American 1,103 4.6% American Indian and Alaska Native 145 0.6% Asian 4,537 18.8% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 10 0.0% Some other race 2,067 8.6% Two or more races 2,811 11.6% Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 4,278 17.7%

## Economy

Old Town Fairfax has undergone an extensive redevelopment, which began in 2005.[36] The redevelopment added a new Fairfax Regional Library, more than 45,000 square feet (4,200 m2) of retail and restaurant space, more than 70,000 square feet (6,500 m2) of office condominiums, and 85 upscale residential condominium units.[37]

In May 2009, Fairfax was rated as No. 3 in the "Top 25 Places to Live Well" by *Forbes* Magazine.[38] 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 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report,[39] the top employers in the city are:

Employer of Employees 1 City of Fairfax 600 2 Sentry Force 250–499 3 Zeta Associates[b] 250–499 4 Ted Britt Ford 250–499 5 Premium Home Health Care 100–249 6 Fairfax Operator 100–249 7 Community Systems 100–249 8 Trident Systems, Inc. 100–249 9 Home Depot 100–249 10 ASAP Firewatch 100–249 11 Farrish Of Fairfax 100–249 12 Ourisman Fairfax Toyota 100–249 13 Capital Home Care 100–249 14 Hands of Mercy 100–249 15 A Kind & Caring Home 100–249

## Arts and culture

### 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](/source/Tysons,_Virginia), and is the namesake for Old Courthouse Road.[40] 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 [gallows](/source/Gallows) at the old courthouse.[41]

In 1752, the courthouse was moved to [Alexandria](/source/Alexandria,_Virginia), 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", which is noted on the stone marker at the northwest corner of Gallows Road and [Route 123](/source/Virginia_State_Route_123). The courthouse operated there until 1790, when Virginia ceded the land where the courthouse was located in preparation for the relocation of the national capital from [Philadelphia](/source/Philadelphia) to Washington, D.C. in 1800.

The General Assembly specified that the new courthouse should be located in the center of the county, and it was established at the corner of what was Old [Little River Turnpike](/source/Virginia_State_Route_236) at present-day Main Street and Ox Road on [Chain Bridge Road](/source/Chain_Bridge_Road) on land donated by town founder Richard Ratcliffe.[42]

The courthouse changed hands repeatedly during the [American Civil War](/source/American_Civil_War). The first [Confederate](/source/Confederate_States_Army) officer battle casualty, [John Quincy Marr](/source/John_Quincy_Marr), occurred on the grounds of the courthouse.[43] The first meeting of the Fairfax Court was held April 21, 1800.[44]: 45 The oldest two-story building in Fairfax, the [Fairfax Public School](/source/Fairfax_Public_School_(Old_Fairfax_Elementary_School_Annex))[c] was built in 1873 for $2,750.[45] In addition to elementary school use, the building has also housed special education, adult education, and police academy training.[46][47]: 144

On July 4, 1992, the building became the Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center.[47]: 156–157 [Joseph Edward Willard](/source/Joseph_Edward_Willard) built the town hall building in 1900, and then gifted it to the town in 1902.[48]

The Old Town Hall now houses the Huddleston Library and the Fairfax Art League.[49]

### Sites on the National Register of Historic Places

Site Built Address Listed 29 Diner[d] 1947 10536 Fairfax Boulevard 1992 Blenheim 1859 3610 Blenheim Blvd. 2001 City of Fairfax Historic District 1800 Junction of VA 236 and VA 123 1987 Old Fairfax County Courthouse[e] 1800 4000 Chain Bridge Road 1974 Old Fairfax County Jail[e] 1891 10475 Main Street 1981 Fairfax Public School[c] 1873 10209 Main Street 1992 Ratcliffe-Allison House 1812 10386 Main Street 1973

### 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.[50]

- **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.[51]

- **Fairfax Spotlight on the Arts**

- Each April, Fairfax, in cooperation with [George Mason University](/source/George_Mason_University), [Northern Virginia Community College](/source/Northern_Virginia_Community_College), 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.[52]

- **National Trails Day**

- In June, a National Trails Day is held to celebrate the trails, open spaces and parks in the Fairfax.[53]

- **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 No. 3, and a live concert and fireworks display at [Fairfax High School](/source/Fairfax_High_School_(Fairfax,_Virginia)).[54]

- **Irish Festival**

- In September, a festival of Irish and Celtic song, dance and music is held in and around Old Town Fairfax.[55]

- **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 [George Mason University](/source/George_Mason_University) and throughout the [Washington metropolitan area](/source/Washington_metropolitan_area). 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.[56]

- **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.[57]

- **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.[58]

- **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.[59]

### Public libraries

Main article: [Fairfax County Public Library](/source/Fairfax_County_Public_Library)

[Fairfax County Public Library](/source/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.[60]

## Government

As an independent city of Virginia, rather than an incorporated town within a county, Fairfax derives its governing authority from the [Virginia General Assembly](/source/Virginia_General_Assembly). 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.[12] An [exclave](/source/Exclave) of Fairfax County is located within Fairfax.[18][19]

### 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.[12] 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 U.S. President, U.S. Vice President, two [U.S. Senators](/source/United_States_Senate) (six-year terms), and one [U.S. Representative](/source/United_States_House_of_Representatives), 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."[61] The detective then arranged a meeting with Silverthorne and two other men, in which they agreed to exchange methamphetamine. At the meeting in [Tysons](/source/Tysons,_Virginia), 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.[61] He announced his resignation on Monday, August 8, 2016, in a letter to the City Council.[62]

Silverthorne maintains that he was not distributing methamphetamine for sex, and he was not tried for any sexual crimes.[63]

### Nonprofit Grants Program

In December 2024 the recipients of the City's new Nonprofit Grants Program[64] were named.[65] 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:

1. **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.
1. **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.*[64]

## Education

### Primary and secondary schools

Main article: [Fairfax County Public Schools](/source/Fairfax_County_Public_Schools)

The [school division](/source/School_division) for the city is Fairfax City Public Schools.[66] The public schools in the City of Fairfax are owned by the city but administered by the [Fairfax County Public Schools](/source/Fairfax_County_Public_Schools) (FCPS) system under contractual agreement with Fairfax County. This arrangement began to be in place in 1961.[67] Fairfax schools include [Fairfax High School](/source/Fairfax_High_School_(Fairfax,_Virginia)), Katherine Johnson Middle School, formerly Lanier Middle School,[68] Daniels Run Elementary School, Providence Elementary School, and Fairfax Academy.[69]

Schools within the city that are not owned by the city government include the Boyd School,[f] Gesher Jewish Day School, Kellar School of [Inova](/source/Inova) Kellar Center,[g] Lee Highway [KinderCare](/source/KinderCare),[h] Little Flock Christian School, Northern Virginia Christian Academy, Oak Valley Center,[i] [Paul VI Catholic High School](/source/Paul_VI_Catholic_High_School) (moved in 2020–2021),[j] [The Salvation Army](/source/The_Salvation_Army)'s University View Child Care Center,[k] Saint Leo The Great School,[l] [Trinity Christian School](/source/Trinity_Christian_School_(Fairfax,_Virginia)), and Truro Preschool and Kindergarten.[m][70]

### Colleges and universities

Main article: [George Mason University](/source/George_Mason_University)

[George Mason University](/source/George_Mason_University), the largest university in Virginia, is located just south of Fairfax's city limits,[71] with a small portion of the university grounds in the Fairfax city limits.[72] 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 [University of Virginia](/source/University_of_Virginia) named the Northern Virginia University Center of the University of Virginia.[73] Nine years after its founding, in 1958, the Town of Fairfax purchased 150 acres (0.61 km2) 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.[74] The university is most known for its programs in economics, law, creative writing, [computer science](/source/Computer_science), and business.[75] George Mason University faculty have twice won the [Nobel Prize in Economics](/source/Nobel_Prize_in_Economics). George Mason University economics professors [James M. Buchanan](/source/James_M._Buchanan) and [Vernon L. Smith](/source/Vernon_L._Smith) won it in 1986 and 2002, respectively.[76]

## Infrastructure

### Roads

The intersection of [U.S. Route 50](/source/U.S._Route_50_in_Virginia) and [U.S. Route 29](/source/U.S._Route_29_in_Virginia) is located in the northeast corner of the city. The two major highways join to form Fairfax Boulevard for approximately 2.8 miles (4.5 km) through the city before separating. [State Route 123](/source/Virginia_State_Route_123), [State Route 236](/source/Virginia_State_Route_236) and [State Route 237](/source/Virginia_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. [Interstate 66](/source/Interstate_66) 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

Further information: [Burke Centre station](/source/Burke_Centre_station) and [Vienna station (Washington Metro)](/source/Vienna_station_(Washington_Metro))

Although these stations are located outside city limits, trips to and from Fairfax are served by:

- [Vienna station](/source/Vienna_station_(Washington_Metro)) of the [Washington Metro](/source/Washington_Metro)
- [Burke Centre station](/source/Burke_Centre_station) of [Virginia Railway Express](/source/Virginia_Railway_Express) and [Amtrak](/source/Amtrak)

#### Bus

- Fairfax operates the [CUE Bus](/source/CUE_Bus), an independent bus network.
- Multiple routes of the [Washington Metrobus](/source/Metrobus_(Washington,_D.C.)) and the Fairfax Connector Route 306 and 610 serve Fairfax.[77][78]

#### 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.[79] Three micro-mobility companies have been chosen to run the pilot, [Bird company](/source/Bird_Global),[80] Lime, and Spin.

## Notable people

- [Neal Agarwal](/source/Neal_Agarwal), programmer and game designer[81]
- [Robinson Aguirre](/source/Robinson_Aguirre), soccer player who represented the [El Salvador](/source/El_Salvador_national_football_team) national team[82]
- [Javier Alvial](/source/Javier_Alvial), soccer player[83]
- [Bobby](/source/Bobby_(rapper)), rapper, [iKon](/source/IKon)[84]
- [TJ Bush](/source/TJ_Bush), soccer player[85]
- [Antonio Bustamante](/source/Antonio_Bustamante), soccer player who represented the [Bolivia](/source/Bolivia_national_football_team) national team[86]
- [David Castellanos](/source/David_Castellanos), soccer player and coach[87]
- [Sam Champion](/source/Sam_Champion), *[Good Morning America](/source/Good_Morning_America)* weather anchor and [ABC News](/source/ABC_News_(United_States)) weather editor[88]
- [Serena Deeb](/source/Serena_Deeb), current [AEW](/source/AEW) professional wrestler[89]
- [Bryce Eldridge](/source/Bryce_Eldridge), First baseman for the [San Francisco Giants](/source/San_Francisco_Giants).
- [Lewis J. Fields](/source/Lewis_J._Fields), [U.S. Marine Corps](/source/United_States_Marine_Corps) lieutenant general[90]
- [Victor Gold](/source/Victor_Gold_(journalist)), journalist and political consultant[91]
- [Christina Hendricks](/source/Christina_Hendricks), actress and former model[92]
- [Joseph R. Jelinek](/source/Joseph_R._Jelinek), [U.S. Army](/source/United_States_Army) brigadier general and [Army National Guard](/source/Army_National_Guard) deputy director general[93]
- [Courtney Jines](/source/Courtney_Jines), actress[94]
- [Lamar Johnstone](/source/Lamar_Johnstone), silent film actor and director[95]: 182
- [Brian Kendrick](/source/Brian_Kendrick), WWE wrestler[96]
- [Sabrina Lloyd](/source/Sabrina_Lloyd), actress, *[Sliders](/source/Sliders_(TV_series))* and *[Sports Night](/source/Sports_Night)*[94]
- [Ilia Malinin](/source/Ilia_Malinin), U.S. Olympic [figure skater](/source/Figure_skating)[97]
- [Jay Matternes](/source/Jay_Matternes), paleoartist[98]: 69
- [TobyMac](/source/TobyMac), Christian singer and songwriter[94]
- [Joey Mercury](/source/Joey_Mercury), former WWE professional wrestler[99]
- [Meteos](/source/Meteos_(gamer)), *[League of Legends](/source/League_of_Legends)* player for [Cloud9](/source/Cloud9_(eSports)) and Phoenix1[100]
- [Lorenzo Odone](/source/Augusto,_Michaela,_and_Lorenzo_Odone), subject of the 1992 film *[Lorenzo's Oil](/source/Lorenzo's_Oil)*[101]
- [Jeremy Olander](/source/Jeremy_Olander), Swedish DJ and electronic music producer
- [Walter Tansill Oliver](/source/Walter_Tansill_Oliver), former mayor of Fairfax, Virginia state delegate, and Virginia state senator[102]
- [Park Yu-hwan](/source/Park_Yu-hwan), actor and brother of [Yoochun](/source/Yoochun)[103]
- [Prince Alexander of Yugoslavia](/source/Prince_Alexander_of_Yugoslavia_(born_1982))
- [Prince Philip of Yugoslavia](/source/Philip,_Hereditary_Prince_of_Yugoslavia)
- [Aldric Saucier](/source/Aldric_Saucier), scientist and whistleblower[104][105]
- [Michael Schwimer](/source/Michael_Schwimer), professional baseball player, [Philadelphia Phillies](/source/Philadelphia_Phillies)[106]
- [Nathan Sonenshein](/source/Nathan_Sonenshein), [U.S. Navy](/source/United_States_Navy) rear admiral[107]
- [Frank Stephens](/source/Frank_Stephens_(advocate)), disability advocate, actor, and athlete[108]: 1228
- [Victoria Stiles](/source/Victoria_Stiles), makeup artist[109]
- [Jason Sudeikis](/source/Jason_Sudeikis), actor, comedian, and *[Saturday Night Live](/source/Saturday_Night_Live)* cast member[110]
- [Pierre J. Thuot](/source/Pierre_J._Thuot), [Space Shuttle](/source/Space_Shuttle) astronaut, *[Atlantis](/source/Space_Shuttle_Atlantis)*, *[Endeavour](/source/Space_Shuttle_Endeavour)*, and *[Columbia](/source/Space_Shuttle_Columbia)*[111]
- [Matt Tifft](/source/Matt_Tifft), [NASCAR](/source/NASCAR) race car driver
- [Jarvis Varnado](/source/Jarvis_Varnado), former professional basketball player, [Boston Celtics](/source/Boston_Celtics), [Chicago Bulls](/source/Chicago_Bulls), [Miami Heat](/source/Miami_Heat), and [Philadelphia 76ers](/source/Philadelphia_76ers)
- [Park Yoo-chun](/source/Park_Yoo-chun), actor and pop band member, [JYJ](/source/JYJ) and [TVXQ](/source/TVXQ)[103]

## Notes

1. formally the **City of Fairfax**, and colloquially known as **Fairfax City**, **Downtown Fairfax**, **Old Town Fairfax**, **Fairfax Courthouse**, **FFX**, and **Fairfax**

1. now a wholly owned subsidiary of Lockheed Martin[112]

1. was Old Fairfax Elementary School Annex, now the Fairfax Visitor Center and Museum

1. Tastee 29 Diner

1. Within the county exclave within the city.

1. [Montessori School](/source/Montessori_education)

1. Special Education School

1. Daycare / Preschool

1. Special Education School

1. Roman Catholic

1. Christian

1. Roman Catholic

1. Daycare / Preschool

## References

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## External links

- [Official website](https://www.fairfaxva.gov/Home)

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