Markham, Fauquier County, Virginia facts for kids
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Markham, Virginia
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 Markham, Virginia
Location in Northern Virginia
Markham, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Markham, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Fauquier |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
22643
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| GNIS feature ID | 1495900 |
Markham is a small community in Fauquier County, Virginia. It is not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it is an "unincorporated village." This means it is a group of homes and businesses without a separate local government.
Markham is located along State Route 55. It is also close to Interstate 66. This makes it easy to reach by car. The community has its own post office. Its ZIP Code is 22643.
A railway line, once called the Manassas Gap Railway, runs through Markham. Today, it is part of the Norfolk Southern system. You might see trains passing through.
Exploring Markham's History
Markham is home to several places important to history. These sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This list includes buildings, districts, and sites that are worth saving. They tell us about the past.
Historic Places to Know
- The John Marshall's Leeds Manor Rural Historic District is a large area. It shows how rural life used to be.
- The Markham Historic District itself has many old buildings. They show the history of the village.
- The Hollow is another historic property.
- Morven is also a special historic place.
People from Markham
Markham has been the birthplace of some notable people.
- James Markham Ambler was an American naval surgeon. He helped people in the navy.
- Richard Marshall was born in Markham. He became a Major General in the United States Army. He served during World War II.
- St. Julien R. Marshall was Richard Marshall's brother. He was also born in Markham. He became a Brigadier General in the Marine Corps.
