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

Benvenue

Photographed by J. J. Prats, March 18, 2006

1. Benvenue Marker

Inscription. “Benvenue” was part of the 3402 acre “Woodberry” estate granted by Lord Fairfax in 1724 to George Turberville. Charles Lee Corbin Turberville was deeded 400 acres in 1796, which included 198 acres that became known as “Benvenue” when acquired by Capt. Thomas ap Catesby Jones, USN, in 1830. The sandstone house reportedly was named after the Louisiana plantation where Jones recovered from wounds received in defending New Orleans on 14 Dec. 1814. During the Civil War the Army of the Potomac's Fourth Corps occupied the surrounding area. “Benvenue” served as a field hospital from Oct. 1861 to Mar. 1862. Later the spelling was changed to “Bienvenue”, French for “welcome”.

Erected 2001 by Fairfax County History Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • War of 1812 • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, Fairfax County History Commission series list. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1862.

Location. 38° 56.474′ N, 77° 10.683′ W.

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Marker is in McLean, Virginia, in Fairfax County. It is on Churchill Road north of Dolley Madison Boulevard (Virginia Route 123). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6800 Churchill Road, Mc Lean VA 22101, 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 5 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Salona (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); McLean (approx. half a mile away); The Laughlin Building (approx. half a mile away); McLean Volunteer Firehouse (approx. 0.6 miles away); Battle of Lewinsville (approx. 1.1 miles away).

Photographed by J. J. Prats, March 18, 2006

2. Bienvenue

Touch for a list and map of all markers in McLean.

More about this marker. The marker is set back from the road beyond the driveway gate and faces the road, so it is virtually invisible by when passing by in an automobile. There is no on-street parking on this side of Dolley Madison Boulevard. Park off Churchill Road on the other side of the Boulevard and walk back.

Regarding Benvenue. Bienvenue is a private residence.

Bienvenue and Benvenue Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, March 18, 2006

3. Bienvenue and Benvenue Marker

Photographed from the sidewalk. Driveway gate is on the left.

Bienvenue Old Belvedere Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, March 18, 2006

4. Bienvenue Old Belvedere Plaque

This brass plaque is on the side of the house facing the road. It reads Bienvenue. Old Belvedere. Reputedly built 1754 by Col. Williams Adams. Plaque presented by Freedom Hill Society, Children American Revolution, May 21, 1971.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 5,299 times since then and 143 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 18, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.