Clifton

The historic town of Clifton, Virginia, is an enchanting relic of a time past. This quarter—mile—square town of 225 inhabitants has seen little change since the early 20th century. Twenty—seven miles from the nation's capital, this little gem of yesterday is often missed by busy commuters. Clifton was originally a Native American hunting ground, then a large plantation, and eventually became known as Devereux Station, named for J. H. Devereux, overseer of the Union army's railroad construct...