West Freemason in Norfolk, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
The Selden House
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, June 8, 2022
1. The Seldon House Marker
This house was built in 1807 as the country residence of Dr. William B. Selden.
During the Federal occupation of Norfolk (1862-1865) it was seized and occupied as the headquarters of the Federal commanders.
On his last visit to Norfolk, April 1870, General Robert E. Lee was the guest here of his friend, Dr. William Selden, Surgeon, C.S.A.
Erected by City of Norfolk.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1807.
Location. 36° 51.118′ N, 76° 17.764′ W. Marker is in Norfolk, Virginia. It is in West Freemason. It is at the intersection of Botetourt Street and West Freemason Street, on the left when traveling north on Botetourt Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 351 Botetourt Street, Norfolk VA 23510, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Hampton Roads, specifically in Coastal Virginia, and in the Hampton Roads Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Tidewater. 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: The John Cary-Weston House, circa 1870 (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Norfolk Public Library (within shouting distance of this marker); NOAA Charts Its Beginnings to 1807 (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Observation Tower (approx. 0.2 miles away); Marine Observation Tower
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Also see . . . Seldens Point. (Submitted on June 13, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, June 8, 2022
2. The Seldon House Marker
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, June 8, 2022
3. The Seldon House
Credits. This page was last revised on November 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 5,260 times since then and 810 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 13, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
