So You Think You Know Fairfax?
1. True or false: The City of Fairfax is politically independent of Fairfax County.
2. In the 19th century, what was the name of the town before "Providence?"
3. What locally famous Confederate Civil War officer captured Union Gen. Edwin H. Stoughton in Fairfax in 1863?
4. Which Fairfax buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places?
5. Which local university has the largest enrollment, as of 2006, out of any college in Virginia?
6. In what month does the city put on its annual Chocolate Lovers' festival?
7. What Fairfax arena is listed 51st in ticket sales worldwide by Pollster and has had performances by David Bowie, R.E.M. and Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey to name a few?
8. For whom is the city and the county named?
9. Where can local skateboarders practice moves in a city skate park?
10. How many local parks are maintained for Fairfax residents?
11. How many square miles is Fairfax City, averaging 3,406 people per mile?
12. Which ancestry group claims a higher percentage of Fairfax residents, German or Irish?
13. In what Fairfax Building can visitors find 'Fairfax Freddy,' a rubber duck and his large group of rubber duck relatives?
14. To what major university did George Mason University once serve as a "Fairfax branch?"
15. In what year did Fairfax Boulevard get its name?
16. What is the median age of Fairfax residents?
17. The former Fairfax High School building is occupied by what school?
18. Name the Fairfax woman who was a spy for the Confederate Army?
19. Which Fairfax elected official recently opened a cafe/ice cream shop in Old Town?
20. What activity is offered on Friday nights at the Fire Station 3 on University Boulevard.?
21. The Fairfax City Council meets every other week on what night of the week?
22. What City Council member is currently serving his or her ninth term?
23. What is Confederate Capt. John Quincy Marr's historic significance?
Matching
24. This ice cream shop has been serving up soft serve to the city for eight years
25. This Main Street Marketplace store recently closed its doors to make way for a Walgreen's
26. The gardens behind Old Town Hall are named after what historic Fairfax resident?
27. This historic residence is named for the man who founded the Town of Providence?
28. This is the back entrance to what historic building in Old Town?
29. This Fairfax Boulevard eating establishment has been serving up food since 1947?