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.

📜 Historic Gothic-Revival Catholic church, built in 1858 by Irish immigrants.
🔍 Site of Civil War field hospital, significant to American Red Cross founding.

Why Go

⛪ Explore the first Catholic church in Fairfax County.
🎖️ Discover its role as a Civil War field hospital.
🏥 Learn about Clara Barton's pivotal work here.
🎉 Attend Fairfax County's oldest outdoor social function, the annual Labor Day picnic.
⛪ Admire 19th-century Gothic-Revival architecture.

Tips

🅿️ Parking available, informational placards nearby.
📍 Clara Barton historical marker at Ox Road and Fairfax Station Road intersection.
🙏 Please be respectful when visiting this historic landmark.

Hours

🕒 Holds mass six times a week, also used for weddings, baptisms, and outdoor masses.

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