Leesburg in Loudoun County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Gen. George C. Marshall House
Photographed By Bernard Fisher
1. Gen. George C. Marshall House Marker
Gen. George C. Marshall (1880-1959) and his wife, Katherine Tupper Marshall (1882-1978), purchased this early-19th-century house and its surrounding four acres in 1941. They lived here during the years of Marshall's great achievements as Army chief of staff during World War II, presidential emissary to China (1945-46), secretary of state (1947-49), and secretary of defense (1950-51). The European Recovery Plan, known as the Marshall Plan, reconstructed war-torn Europe and won Marshall the Nobel Peace Prize in 1953. The George C. Marshall House, earlier known as Oak Hill and Dodona Manor, was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1996.Erected 2016 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number F-31.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Peace • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1941.
Location. 39° 6.81′ N, 77° 33.633′ W. Marker is in Leesburg, Virginia
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. General George C. Marshall House (within shouting distance of this marker); George Catlett Marshall (within shouting distance of this marker); The Depot (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); McKimmey's Mill (about 800 feet away); Osterburg Mill (about 800 feet away); Stationmaster's House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dairy Barn (approx. 0.2 miles away); Log House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leesburg.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Old Marker At This Location titled "Dodona Manor".
Also see . . . George C. Marshall International Center. (Submitted on March 5, 2017.)
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, March 5, 2017
2. Gen. George C. Marshall House Marker
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, March 5, 2017
3. Gen. George C. Marshall House Marker
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, March 5, 2017
4. Gen. George C. Marshall House
Credits. This page was last revised on November 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 5, 2017, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 463 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 5, 2017, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
