Faulkner House

Faulkner House is a two-story brick residence in Charlottesville featuring a hipped roof and side wings in a Colonial Revival style. The main entrance was enhanced in 1907 with the addition of a columned portico that frames the approach to the home.

The residence served briefly as a headquarters for Union General Thomas Devin during the final months of the Civil War in 1865. Senator Thomas S. Martin later made it his home from 1906 until 1919.

The house has served as home to the Miller Center of Public Affairs since 1975, where academic work on politics and governance takes place. Visitors walking through notice how the spaces have been adapted for offices and meeting rooms while keeping the residential character.

The property sits on spacious grounds in a quiet residential area of Charlottesville. Access is easiest from Old Ivy Road, and it is advisable to check opening times for tours before planning a visit.

Architect Waddy B. Wood undertook a major redesign that transformed the original structure into a Colonial Revival composition. This transformation reveals how early 20th century architects reinterpreted historical styles for modern residences.

Location: Virginia

GPS coordinates: 38.04750,-78.51420

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:03