Historic Blenheim, Greek Revival estate in Fairfax, United States
The Historic Blenheim residence features brick construction with Greek Revival architectural elements, including prominent columns and symmetrical design throughout the structure.
Built around 1859, the house turned into a Union reserve hospital during the Civil War, where soldiers inscribed over 115 markings on the walls.
The walls of Historic Blenheim contain drawings, names, and unit information from Union soldiers, creating an unintended documentary of Civil War military life.
The property maintains regular opening hours for visitors to examine the Civil War graffiti through guided tours and educational exhibitions.
Research teams have worked since 1997 to decode and document the military inscriptions on the walls, linking them to individual soldier records.
Location: Virginia
Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture
GPS coordinates: 38.85510,-77.29330
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:29
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