Fairfax Parish, Virginia

United States   Virginia    Fairfax Parish

History
Fairfax Parish has served Fairfax County, Virginia. The Falls Church fell within the bounds of Fairfax Parish and earlier, Truro Parish. Christ Church in Alexandria also fell under the jurisdiction of Fairfax Parish.

Founded

 * 1764

Parish History
Rev. George S. Somerville's history of The Old Falls Church, Fairfax County, Virginia (1907) has been digitized by Google Books.

Helen Norris Cummings's history of Christ Church, Alexandria, Virginia (1907) has been digitized by Google Books.

Parish Records
Colonial parish registers have been lost.

Websites

 * The Falls Church (official website). Includes a history in "About" section.
 * The Falls Church Marker, The Historical Marker Database
 * The Falls Church Marker, [another description], The Historical Marker Database