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Fairfax Stone Historical Monument Park

Davis, WV
304-259-5216
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Ranked #5 of 5 attractions in Davis
3.5 of 5 stars 3 Reviews
Description: In the 1700s, the stone was engraved and placed at what is known to be the source of the Potomac River.
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“Unpretentious slice of History and Geography”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012
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Not the most accessible park in the state but for those interested in history it marks an important boundary and of course, the geographic significance of the headwaters of the Potomac is evident. We didn't see a soul on our side trip to the stone and that made the visit all the more fascinating. More

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“WOW: The Head of the Potomac”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012
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Folks, the Fairfax Stone Historical Monument Park is not Disney World! For those with Grey Matter and a sense of history, the Fairfax Stone Historical Monument Park is well worth the time and effort. The stone marked the western boundary of land granted to Lord Fairfax by the King of England in the 1700s. This small stream of water marks... More

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Charleston, WV
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“Not much to see but a nice place for a picnic”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011
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I have been to the Fairfax Stone several times to show people. The stone is fairly near a highway and is a short trip over a slightly rough road. Once you arrive, you are in a small parking lot in the middle of a medium sized grassy area and bordered with trees. There isn't much to see since the Fiarfax... More

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