• Current Projects, Marshall Family Cemetery

    Posted on February 24th, 2009

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    Marshall Family Cemetery Dedication

    Marshall Family Cemetery Dedication

    On Sunday, October 19th, 2008 the community gathered to remember John and Mary Marshall of Burke and dedicate their cemetery. Descendants, community residents, representatives of local businesses, boy scouts, county Supervisors and employees, and members of the Fairfax County Cemetery Preservation Association (FCCPA) celebrated the preservation of the cemetery. A trash-strewn, vandalized, overgrown area had [...]

  • Current Projects, In the News, Marshall Family Cemetery

    Posted on February 23rd, 2009

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    Small Cemeteries Overlooked

    Small Cemeteries Overlooked

    History Commissioners want to start watch group to protect historic cemeteries.
    Burke Connection
    By Amber Healy
    Tuesday, April 29, 2008
    The final resting-place of John and Mary Marshall is hidden from view, behind a broken fence and a land berm from the old Orange and Alexandria Railroad.
    A tall, marble obelisk pays tribute to both Marshalls, honoring the first postmaster [...]

  • FCCPA

    Posted on February 15th, 2009

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    Welcome to the FCCPA Website

    Welcome to the FCCPA Website

    Welcome to the Fairfax County Cemetery Preservation Association (FCCPA) website - a place for learning about and helping preserve and protect Fairfax County, Virginia’s endangered cemeteries. Check back often to learn about our current projects, what our volunteers are doing and how you can help.