McDowell in Highland County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Felix Hull House
This stately brick house was built about 1855 for Felix Hull (ca. 1823-1861) in the Greek Revival style popular in the late antebellum period. During the Civil War, his widow, Eliza Mathews Hull, was living here on 7-8 May 1862 when the house was commandeered for headquarters by Union Brig. Gen. Robert H. Milroy and his superior, Brig. Gen. Robert C. Schenck. On 9 May, after the Battle of McDowell on Sitlington’s Hill just to the east, the victorious Maj. Gen. Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson made his headquarters here. He pursued the Union army westward, then returned here on 14 May for the night before moving toward Staunton.Erected 1995 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number W151.)
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 series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.
Location. 38° 20.103′ N, 79° 29.401′ W. Marker is in McDowell
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Highway To War (a few steps from this marker); Battle of McDowell (a few steps from this marker); The Mansion House (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Guns of Cemetery Hill (approx. 0.2 miles away); McDowell VA - May 8, 1862 (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Church and Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); McDowell Presbyterian Church (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Battle of McDowell (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in McDowell.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, March 15, 2015
2. Felix Hull House Marker
Photographed By Robert H. Moore, II, February 27, 2009
3. Felix Hull House
Photographed By Robert H. Moore, II, February 27, 2009
4. George W. Hull House, located nearby
Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 4, 2009, by Robert H. Moore, II of Winchester, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,859 times since then and 171 times this year. Last updated on August 30, 2020, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos: 1. submitted on May 9, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on March 18, 2015, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 3, 4. submitted on March 4, 2009, by Robert H. Moore, II of Winchester, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
