The historic town of Clifton; Virginia; is an enchanting relic of a time past. This quarter-mile-square town of 225 inhabitants has seen little change since the early 20th century. Twenty-seven miles from the nations capital; this little gem of yesterday is often missed by busy commuters. Clifton was originally a Native American hunting ground; then a large plantation; and eventually became known as Devereux Station; named for J. H. Devereux; overseer of the Union armys railroad construction. Harrison Otis settled here and built the handsome Clifton Hotel. Local hot springs; shops; lumber industry; schools; and churches soon created a thriving; progressive area of commerce. Originally named Clifton Station; Clifton was later incorporated in 1902. It was the first community in Fairfax County with a black Baptist church; electricity; and a high school; and it has hosted visitors as varied as Presidents Hayes and Garfield; actress Helen Hayes; First Lady Nancy Reagan; and Sleepless in Seattle author Jeff Arch. Clifton has been and is still a gentle; picturesque village.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Took Me Right BackBy InnekeeperI loved this book as it held much history for me. I lived in and went to school in Clinton in 5th grade. My Uncle Darden Reynolds is featured in it as well as several pics of my cousin Chippy. If you have any history with Clinton - buy it! It hits on so much that I remember.Would like to have seen more pictures of center of town in the late 50s early 60s.All in all I am happy to have purcased this and will pass it on to my children and grandchildren.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy JoelThese images of America books are wonderful! I look forward to receiving my copy soon!0 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Authors CommentsBy Chad ChisholmWell. it has been nearly two years since I finished writing this book on my hometown. and I couldnt be more pleased! Ive received lots of emails. letters. and comments expressing thanks (though occasionally. I get a little flak for what I missed. I know. 128 pages is very limiting. Sorry.)A couple reviews were written. one by the Clinton News and another by former mayor Dr. Walter Howell for this Journal of Mississippi History. If I can get copies (and permission) I will try to paste them here on .Blessings.Chad
