National Register of Historic Places

Salona

McLean, Fairfax County, Virginia
Listed
July 23, 1973
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
73002011

About this property

Salona, in McLean, Virginia, is a former plantation house on the National Register of Historic Places surrounded by land protected by two conservation easements. The Salona homestead and grounds comprise 7.8 acres (3.2 ha) within the 52.4-acre (21.2 ha) site, and are protected by a 1971 easement held by the Fairfax Board of Supervisors. A much newer conservation easement held by the Northern Virginia Conservation Trust added an additional 41 acres (17 ha), of which 10 acres (4.0 ha) will be placed in active recreational use, and the rest used for passive recreation, such as trails.

Location

1214 Buchanan St.
McLean, Fairfax County, Virginia
38.94000, -77.16985

Categories

POLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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

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Nearby Battles

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When was Salona listed on the National Register?

Salona was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 23, 1973.

What type of historic resource is Salona?

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

What is the period of significance for Salona?

The period of significance for Salona is recorded as the industrial era.

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