Warrenton in Fauquier County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Brentmoor: The Spilman-Mosby House
Photographed by Craig Swain, June 15, 2007
1. Brentmoor: The Spilman-Mosby House Marker
This classic Italian Villa-style house was completed in 1861 for Fauquier County Judge Edward M. Spilman. James Keith, who later served as president of the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals (1895-1916), acquired it in 1869. John Singleton Mosby purchased the dwelling in 1875. Mosby, a Confederate colonel, commanded the Partisan Rangers (43rd Battalion, Virginia Cavalry), which raided Union outposts, communications, and supply lines in Northern Virginia from 1863 to 1865. Eppa Hunton, a Confederate brigadier general, lawyer, and member of the U.S. Congress (House 1873-1881 and Senate 1892-1895), bought the house in 1877 and owned it until 1902
Erected 2006 by (Virginia) Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number C-92.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.
Location. 38° 42.698′ N, 77° 47.46′ W. Marker is in Warrenton, Virginia, in Fauquier County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (Business U.S. 15) and Calhoun Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street. Touch for map
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Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area and in Northern Virginia. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Brentmoor (within shouting distance of this marker); The Railroad Caboose (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Turntable (approx. Ό mile away); The Fauquier Times-Democrat (approx. Ό mile away); Hot Lead Line-O-Type (approx. Ό mile away); John Marshall (approx. Ό mile away); Norris Tavern / The Warren Green (approx. Ό mile away); Warrenton (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Warrenton.
Also see . . .
1. Brentmoor. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on June 13, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Brentmoor. Virginia Department of Historic Resources website entry
Links to National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form (Submitted on June 13, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Craig Swain, June 15, 2007
2. Brentmoor from Main Street
The home is known locally as "The Mosby House" in reference to the famous one time owner.
Photographed by Craig Swain, June 15, 2007
3. Brentmoor from the Calhoun Street Side
A museum highlighting the life of John S. Mosby is planned.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 16, 2016
4. Brentmoor
Credits. This page was last revised on June 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 4,500 times since then and 87 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 24, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4. submitted on February 10, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
