Compton Family House

Felix and Eloise Compton settled in Clifton in December of 1876 after purchasing land from John and Mary Elgin.  

They built their home on this property, and after the death of Felix and Eloise Compton, it was auctioned off to a Mr. James H. Lewis in 1919. According to the notice in the Fairfax Herald, the property was 34 acres, 1 road, and 11 poles.    

Then, in 1920, William Compton, the oldest surviving son, purchased the property.  However, he sold the property just a year later in October of 1921 to a Ms. Amanda Detwiler.  

In 1927, Mr. Perry F. Compton, son of Felix and Eloise Compton, bought the property.  It was still 34 acres at this time.  Mr. Perry Compton tore down the existing structure, leaving the only foundation.  He then built the house that still exists today. Upon his death in 1956, the house was sold to the Peterson Family.  

Later, the land was subdivided into 5 acre lots.  However, the cemetery remained neutral property.

In 1977, William and Helen Ackerman purchased the house the Compton Family once resided in.  They are currently residing here.