Draper House 1821

This is a plaque for the second oldest home in Fairfax called the Dreaper House built in 1821 and is still there today. This plaque was published in 2007 by the City Of Fairfax Historic Fairfax City, INC. It reads- DRAPER HOUSE 1821 Built by Dr. Simeon and Catherine (Wilkinson) Draper on a lot leased from town founder Richard Ratcliffe, this is the second oldest home still standing in the Old Town Fairfax Historic District. Catherine's sister was Matilda Wilkinson, the daughter-in-law of Richard Ratcliffe. Later, it became the family home of the Drapers' Daughter Maria Chapman. Chapman was the village tailor and postmaster. There are two plaques for the Draper house this is the larger one. Submitted by: DD