Near Orange in Orange County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Mayhurst
12460 Mayhurst Lane
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
c. 1859
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Architecture • Industry & Commerce • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.
Location. 38° 13.972′ N, 78° 7.043′ W. Marker is near Orange, Virginia, in Orange County. It is on Mayhurst Lane 0.2 miles north of James Madison Highway (U.S. 15), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12460 Mayhurst Ln, Orange VA 22960, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Northern Virginia and in the Piedmont. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. 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: Orange Graded School (approx. half a mile away); Lafayettes Tour (approx. Ύ mile away); Capt. Andrew Maples Jr., Tuskegee Airman (approx. Ύ mile away); St. Thomas Church (approx. 0.8 miles away); Gen. R.E. Lee (approx. 0.8 miles away); A Place Called Home (approx. 0.9 miles away); The Mill Street Community (approx. 0.9 miles away); Railroad Avenue and Beyond (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Orange.
Also see . . .
1. Mayhurst. Wikipedia article about the property (Submitted on April 11, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)
this page online
2. National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form for Mayhurst.
Excerpt from the form about the historical significance of the house (page 3):
Mayhurst was completed in 1860 by Colonel John Willis, son of Dr. John Willis and Nelly Conway Madison, a niece of President James Madison. Colonel Willis acquired Mayhurst, then and during his lifetime known as Howard Place, from the estate of Charles P. Howard in 1856. The land was originally a part of the early-eighteenth century Baylor patent which included substantial acreage around Orange Court House and was sold off in lots shortly after 1800. When purchased by Colonel Willis, the Mayhurst property comprised approximately 880 acres.(Submitted on August 23, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)
During the winter of 1863-64 when the Army of Northern Virginia was camped in Orange County, Lieutenant General A. P. Hill had his headquarters in the yard at Mayhurst, and one of the General's daughters was christened in the house.
Additional commentary.
1. Private property
Photographs were taken with permission of the property owner. Please respect that this building is a private home and business.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 9, 2021
3. Virginia Historic Landmark plaque for the house
Credits. This page was last revised on January 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 326 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 11, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
