Old Fairfax Jail
Built in late 19th Century
Old Town Fairfax
The original “gaol” (1802) burned down in 1884. The Alexandria jail was used until this building was completed. The last jailer, Mr. William F. Lowe, and his family lived in the front quarters of this building until 1954. The structure is of the Italianate architecture.
Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (Virginia Route 236) and West Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
Courtesy hmdb.org
