St. Mary's Church
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Historic Gothic-Revival Catholic church in Fairfax Station, Virginia, built in 1858 by Irish immigrants. It served as a Civil War field hospital and was crucial in Clara Barton's decision to found the American Red Cross.

๐Ÿ“œ Historic Gothic-Revival Catholic church, built in 1858 by Irish immigrants.๐Ÿ” Site of Civil War field hospital, significant to American Red Cross founding. # Why Goโ›ช Explore the first Catholic church in Fairfax County.๐ŸŽ–๏ธ Discover its role as a Civil War field hospital.๐Ÿฅ Learn about Clara Barton's pivotal work here.๐ŸŽ‰ Attend Fairfax County's oldest outdoor social function, the annual Labor Day picnic.โ›ช Admire 19th-century Gothic-Revival architecture. # Tips๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ Parking available, informational placards nearby.๐Ÿ“ Clara Barton historical marker at Ox Road and Fairfax Station Road intersection.๐Ÿ™ Please be respectful when visiting this historic landmark. # Hours๐Ÿ•’ Holds mass six times a week, also used for weddings, baptisms, and outdoor masses.

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