Annandale’s history can be traced to 1685 when Col. William H. Fitzhugh purchased a tract of 24,000 acres known as Ravensworth. From that pre-Revolutionary time to now, Annandale has been known for its hospitality. A large diverse population has gathered in Annandale adding layer upon layer of charm, culture and sensational food.
As reported in the July 2009 edition of the Chamber’s news magazine, ENDEAVOR, an Inventory of Historic Sites was established by Fairfax County in 1969. Annandale has six properties on the Inventory. Most are well known to Annandale residents as they have been long integrated into our modern life and in continual use. Also listed on the Inventory are twentieth-century sites such as Holmes Run Acres off Gallows Road and Holly Hill on Statecrest Drive. Additional articles about Annandale's History and Historic sites will be added regularly to this section.
- Holly Hill
- The Clark House
- Green Spring Gardens
- Annandale United Methodist Church
- Wakefield Chapel
- Manassas Gap Railroad
- Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery
- Fairfax County Library System: The Virginia Room Where History Comes Alive
- Walnut Hill - The Arnold Estate
For more interesting facts about Annandale through the modern age, see the Annandale Retrospective and the Historical columns in each issue of ENDEAVOR, which is conveniently archived on this website. Reproduction of ENDEAVOR, in whole or in part, requires advanced written approval and consent by the Annandale Chamber of Commerce and/or the author.