Alexandria in Fairfax County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Explore Historic Huntley
And take in a Refreshingly Different View
Freely Explore the rooms of this house. No ropes or barriers stand in your way. The rooms are unfurnished, so you can closely observe the elegant architectural details. Two special rooms offer an extraordinary view into the homes “bones,” exquisitely displaying original rafters, bricks and plaster.
This home is a true testament to Endurance in a ever-changing landscape. Residents and visitors have been drawn to this property since the home’s inception c. 1825 when it served as a Mason family retreat.
Still many mysteries remain. Join us for a tour, program, camp or special event to make your own discoveries.
The Friends of Historic Huntley played a key role in preserving the site and provides ongoing support. You can join this active community by becoming a member (www.historichuntley.org). Help ensure this unique cultural resource continues to delight and engage visitors into the future.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Man-Made Features.
Location. 38° 45.948′ N, 77° 5.732′ W. Marker is in Alexandria, Virginia, in Fairfax County. Marker is on Huntley Meadows Lane. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6918 County Road 723, Alexandria VA 22306, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A View from the Beginning (here, next to this marker); Missing Views, Lost Stories (a few steps from this marker); Huntley (a few steps from this marker); New Views, New Voices (within shouting distance of this marker); Unfolding Views, Hidden Stories (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Huntley (about 400 feet away); Saint Mark's Episcopal Church (approx. half a mile away); Beacon Field Airport (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alexandria.

Image courtesy of the Virginia Historical Society, 1862
5. Winter Camp of the 5th Michigan Regiment U.S. Vols. Below Fort Lyon Va., February 1862
Union Army winter encampment on Huntley and adjacent property, 1861-62, Camp Michigan, Robert Knox Sneden Diary, 1862. Close-up of Virginia Historical Society image on marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 29, 2018. It was originally submitted on December 27, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 150 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on December 27, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.