National Register of Historic Places

Blenheim

Fairfax (Independent City), Fairfax County, Virginia
Listed
February 23, 2001
Type
Building
Period
Colonial
Ref No.
01000152

About this property

Historic Blenheim is a c. 1859 brick farm house designed in the Greek Revival style and located in City of Fairfax, Virginia. During the American Civil War, Union soldiers were often encamped on the grounds surrounding the house and utilized it as part of a reserve hospital system. As a result, more than 115 of these soldiers inscribed words and pictures on the first and second floor walls, as well as the attic of the house. Blenheim was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.

Location

3610 Old Lee Hwy.
Fairfax (Independent City), Fairfax County, Virginia
38.85810, -77.29232

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Fairfax Public School
Industrial
1 mi
Ratcliffe-Logan-Allison House
Industrial
1.1 mi
City of Fairfax Historic District (Additional Documentation)
Listed
1.1 mi
Fairfax County Courthouse and Jail (Boundary Increase)
Industrial
1.2 mi
Oakton Trolley Station
Industrial
1.5 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of Fairfax Court House
1861Civil War
0.9 mi

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When was Blenheim listed on the National Register?

Blenheim was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 23, 2001.

What type of historic resource is Blenheim?

Blenheim is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Blenheim?

The period of significance for Blenheim is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1704.

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