Fairfax, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Moore House

Built c.1840

— Old Town Fairfax —

Moore House Marker image. Click for full size.

March 15, 2008

1. Moore House Marker

Inscription. During his March 1863 raid, Ranger John S. Mosby searched here, with no success, for the Union mercenary Col. Percy Wyndham who had called Mosby a horse thief. Mosby had replied that the only horses he had ever stolen had Union troopers on their backs armed with two pistols and a saber.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, Old Town Fairfax series list. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1863.

Location. 38° 50.837′ N, 77° 18.384′ W. Marker is in Fairfax, Virginia. It is at the intersection of Chain Bridge Road (Virginia Route 123) and North Street, on the right when traveling south on Chain Bridge Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3950 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax VA 22030, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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: Efe Quality House (within shouting distance of this marker); Home of Antonia Ford (within shouting distance of this marker); Ford Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Ralston's Store (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Nickell's Hardware (about 400 feet away); Fairfax Hay & Grain Store (about 400 feet

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away); Fairfax Court House (about 500 feet away); Fairfax County Memorial To Those Who Died In Service To Our Country (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fairfax.

Other markers no longer nearby. Monument to John Q. Marr (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed); Fairfax County Courthouse (was about 500 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Regarding Moore House. This was later R. Walton Moore's home, congressman and counselor of the State Department under Franklin D. Roosevelt who was entertained here. (President William Howard Taft attended a garden party here sometime after his presidency.)

Also see . . . Robert Walton Moore. Biographical Directory of the United States Congress (Submitted on March 15, 2008.)

March 15, 2008

2. Moore House

Col. John S. Mosby, C.S.A. image. Click for full size.

Library of Congress

3. Col. John S. Mosby, C.S.A.

Photo between 1860 and 1875, Brady-Handy photograph collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division.

Colonel Percy Wyndham<br>of 1st New Jersey Cavalry Regiment image. Click for full size.

Library of Congress

4. Colonel Percy Wyndham
of 1st New Jersey Cavalry Regiment

Photo by Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, between 1862 and 1864

Credits. This page was last revised on March 19, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2008. This page has been viewed 2,919 times since then and 39 times this year. Last updated on March 19, 2021. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 15, 2008. 3, 4. submitted on December 4, 2020, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.