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Elk_Run,_Virginia Latitude and Longitude:

38°33′15″N 77°40′19″W / 38.55417°N 77.67194°W / 38.55417; -77.67194
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Elk Run, Virginia
Elk Run is located in Northern Virginia
Elk Run
Elk Run
Location within Fauquier county
Elk Run is located in Virginia
Elk Run
Elk Run
Elk Run (Virginia)
Elk Run is located in the United States
Elk Run
Elk Run
Elk Run (the United States)
Coordinates: 38°33′15″N 77°40′19″W / 38.55417°N 77.67194°W / 38.55417; -77.67194
CountryUnited States
State Virginia
County Fauquier
Time zone UTC−5 ( Eastern (EST))
 • Summer ( DST) UTC−4 (EDT)

Elk Run is an unincorporated hamlet in Fauquier County, Virginia. It is centered on State Route 806 and State Route 610. Prior to European settlement, the area was home to the Manahoac people. [1]

It is famous among the locals for the historical Elk Run Church site built in the late 18th century. All that remains is a foundation and the gravesites. The church site is now the site of a commemorative park. [1] Its first minister was James Keith, grandfather of Chief Justice John Marshall. [1] He is buried at the church site.

The community is small, but active. There is one commercial building serving the community.

The Elk Run Church site has been preserved and marked with historical information markers. [2]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Elk Run Church hosts 'mini-museum' open house". fauquier.com. October 18, 2016. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
  2. ^ Elk Run Village and "Elk Run Anglican Church Site". The Historical Marker database. Retrieved June 17, 2015.