Clearview

Clearview is a two-story frame house in Stafford County featuring a hipped roof with end chimneys and a front porch entry. The main structure measures 42 feet by 26 feet, with an additional wing of 18 by 26 feet added in the early 1900s, and sits on expansive grounds.

The residence was built in 1749 and later served as a strategic artillery position for Union forces during the Battle of Fredericksburg in 1862. Its location made it important during the Civil War period.

The property represents Federal architecture within the Falmouth Historic District, which contains 29 contributing structures from colonial and post-colonial periods.

The property sits on substantial grounds within the Falmouth Historic District where visitors can see multiple historic structures nearby. Access is typically from exterior viewing points since this is a private residence.

The house received recognition by the National Register of Historic Places in 1975, following its listing by the Virginia Landmarks Commission a year earlier. This designation protected it as an important historical site.

Location: Stafford County

GPS coordinates: 38.32389,-77.46333

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:02