Fairfax Stone State Park

From West Virginia (WV) Cyclopedia

Fairfax Stone State Park (map (http://www.wvamaps.com/maps/index.php?place=Fairfax%20Stone%20State%20Park&state=WV&lon=-79.4872&lat=39.195&pop=0&county=Preston&elev=3120&scale=3)), in Tucker County, north of Thomas, West Virginia, marks the headspring of the North Branch of the Potomac River. Though no longer a part of the West Virginia State Park System, the stone and surrounding green is among the most important monuments in the Mountain State. A line running north from the stone to the Mason & Dixon Line marks the western boundary of Maryland.

Recreation: public green

Lodging: nearby

Dining: picnic area

Highlights: Fairfax Stone Monument

Park Maps:

Map (http://www.wvamaps.com/maps/index.php?place=Fairfax%20Stone%20State%20Park&state=WV&lon=-79.4872&lat=39.195&pop=0&county=Preston&elev=3120&scale=3) : Topo Map (http://www.topozone.com/map.asp?lat=39.195&lon=-79.4872) : Aerial Photo (http://terraserver-usa.com/image.aspx?S=12&T=1&lat=39.195&lon=-79.4872) : Tiger Map (http://tiger.census.gov/cgi-bin/mapsurfer?lat=39.195&lon=-79.4872&wid=.08&ht=.06&mark=-79.48722,39.195,smalldot,Fairfax+Stone+State+Park)