Robert E. Lee Boyhood Home - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

The Robert E. Lee Boyhood Home (noted in the Historic American Buildings Survey as the Potts-Fitzhugh House), built in 1795, is a distinguished example of Federal period architecture. For nine years in the early 19th century the house was occupied by the young family of General Henry "Light Horse Harry" Lee, celebrated cavalry officer of the American Revolution and author of the famous tribute to Washington: "First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen." Lee's son, Robert E. Lee, future leader of the Confederate States of America, prepared here for his entrance to the United States Military Academy. Now a private home, the building remains among the most impressive of Alexandria's Federal era houses. While the house was once open as a museum for tours, it is now a private residence. Building - #86001228 Be sure to visit the historic marker as well.

Street address: 607 Oronoco Street Alexandria, VA USA 22314 County / Borough / Parish: City of Alexandria Year listed: 1986 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Person, Architecture/Engineering Periods of significance: 1750-1799, 1800-1824, 1925-1949 Historic function: Domestic Current function: Recreation and Culture Privately owned?: yes Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Secondary Website 1: [Web Link] Season start / Season finish: Not listed Hours of operation: Not listed Secondary Website 2: Not listed National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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