Eagle's Nest, historic home
Eagle's Nest is a house in King George County, Virginia, situated on a ridge overlooking the Potomac River. The building sits on the foundation of an earlier 1700s structure and features two stair halls at each end connected by a central hall. The grounds include outbuildings such as two dovecotes and a smokehouse, along with terraced gardens laid out over time.
William Fitzhugh I, a merchant and government official, established the original plantation in the 1600s on roughly 54,000 acres. The structure was rebuilt on its foundation after a fire following the Civil War and underwent later expansions during the 1800s when the Grymes family owned the property.
The name Eagle's Nest refers to its elevated position on a ridge overlooking the Potomac River. The terraced gardens visible on the grounds show how the family shaped and maintained the landscape over many generations.
The house is not open to the public and sits on private property, so visitors should view it from the road or neighboring properties only. The location is accessible by driving through the area and taking in the surroundings from a distance.
A structure called Indian Town House was relocated here in 1989 to save it from demolition. Built in the late 1700s or early 1800s, this building offers visitors a glimpse into early life in the region.
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