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The Warren Green
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By Craig Swain, June 15, 2007 | |
| | | 1. The Warren Green Marker | | |
Inscription. In 1843 the Norris Tavern was converted into an academy and later again into the Warren Green Hotel. Here General McClellan bade farewell to his officers November 11, 1862, on being relieved of command of the Army of the Potomac.
Erected by Fauquier Historical Society.
Location. 38° 42.783′ N, 77° 47.744′ W. Marker is in Warrenton, Virginia, in Fauquier County. Marker is at the intersection of Culpeper Street and Hotel Street, on the left when traveling north on Culpeper Street. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Warrenton VA 20188, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Warrenton (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Warrenton (within shouting distance of this marker); John Singleton Mosby (within shouting distance of this marker); Lafayette’s Stepping Stone (within shouting distance of this marker); Brentmoor: The Spilman-Mosby House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Brentmoor (approx. 0.3 miles away); Leeton Forest (approx. 0.9 miles away); Buckland Races (approx. 2.2 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Warrenton.
Additional comments.
1. The Hotel saw many notable visitors | | | | 
By Craig Swain, June 15, 2007 | |
| | | 2. East side of Warren Green Hotel | | Col. John S. Mosby was a frequent visitor to the hotel, to include a sit down dinner during a raid in January 1863. | | |
The original hotel was built in 1819. Marquis de Lafayette stayed here, and addressed a crowd of six thousand including James Monroe, Andrew Jackson and Henry Clay. Across the street Confederate General William “Extra Billy” Smith maintained a law firm and residence. He would entertain crowds gathered on Hotel Street with speeches on Confederate Memorial Day. The hotel burned in 1874 and was rebuilt in 1876. The new structure, which stands today, hosted President Theodore Roosevelt for at least one visit. — Submitted June 17, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. |
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By Craig Swain, June 15, 2007 | |
| | | 3. Main Entrance on North Side of Hotel | | Reportedly McClellan stood on the second floor balcony to give his last round of farewells before traveling North. | | |
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By Craig Swain, June 16, 2007 | |
| | | 4. California Building | | Residence and law office of General William "Extra Billy" Smith, across the street from the Warren Green. | | |
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| Credits. This page originally submitted on June 17, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,112 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. Submitted on June 17, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page. | | Add Photo — Add Link — Add Commentary — Correct this page — Print |
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