When we visited Burke Lake Park last weekend we saw a sign for 'Historic Clifton'. Having passed that sign many times before we decided to explore further.
Clifton is a small town/large village which grew up around a railway station on the Chesapeake to Ohio line. The line remains, through the centre, but there is no longer a station, just a vintage caboose to mark the spot.
The church and all the houses are well preserved and brightly painted.
This rather vibrant house dates from Clifton's heyday, when it was the largest settlement in Fairfax County.
This was the local vets and below, the fire station..
This is the Post Office..
Given the warmth of the day, the ice cream parlour was proving popular..
Many of the historic houses had signs with their history written for passers by to read. Only problem I would think is that if you want to sit out on your porch on a fine day you have a steady stream of spectators.
Looks ve well kept. Does sound like it might be like living in a museum.
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