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Miscellaneous References and Mentions

While our initial information about Franconia came from various goverment sources (GNIS, FIPS), we also found mention of Franconia in various books, maps and other sources.

We've created the following list to keep track of the sources that proved useful in adding to our knowledge about Franconia. We hope that they will be useful to you.

Note: When we started collecting data about Franconia, we were inconsistent about keeping track of where that data came from. As a result, this list of references and mentions is probably incomplete.

 

Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895)
Published by Rand McNally & Co.

A note taken from the Shipper's Guide for Franconia:
Services available in 1895: had a Railroad Station, an Express Office, no Post Office mentioned

Rand McNally Map of Virginia (1911)
Published by Rand McNally & Co.

Both the GNIS and FIPS databases contain entries for Franconia. See our Misc Page for Franconia for more information.

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Franconia. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Fairfax County: www.co.fairfax.va.us/

The official website for State of Virginia: https://www.virginia.gov/










 

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