Fort Belvoir in Fairfax County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Belvoir Village
Photographed by Kevin W., March 20, 2023
1. Belvoir Village Marker
Inscription.
Belvoir Village was named after Belvoir Mansion, once located on the south of the Peninsula. It was the homd of Col. William Fairfax, cousin and land agent o Lord Fairfax. It was constructed in 1741, destroyed by fire in 1783, and further ruined by British shelling during the war of 18 12. Belvoir Village was the first application of the 1932 Revised Post Plan, inspired by the concepts of Frederick Law Olmsted. The curvilinear streets follow the natural contours of the land, which reduced the initial construction costs and provide grand views of the river. The 59 single-family homes were developed in the 1930s. There are 4 house plan types, all using the same basic form and materials. These types include the Commanding Officer's Quarters, the standard 2-story house plan, a 2-story house plan with sun porch, and a 2-story version with maid's quarters. Constructed using a common bond brick, the Colonial Revival buildings have slate gable roofs, dormer windows, and interior end chimneys.
Belvoir Village was named after Belvoir Mansion, once located on the south of the Peninsula. It was the homd of Col. William Fairfax, cousin and land agent o Lord Fairfax. It was constructed in 1741, destroyed by fire in 1783, and further ruined by British shelling during the war of 1812. Belvoir Village was the first application of the 1932 Revised Post Plan, inspired by the concepts of Frederick Law Olmsted. The curvilinear streets follow the natural contours of the land, which reduced the initial construction costs and provide grand views of the river. The 59 single-family homes were developed in the 1930s. There are 4 house plan types, all using the same basic form and materials. These types include the Commanding Officer's Quarters, the standard 2-story house plan, a 2-story house plan with sun porch, and a 2-story version with maid's quarters. Constructed using a common bond brick, the Colonial Revival buildings have slate gable roofs, dormer windows, and interior end chimneys.
Erected by Fort Belvoir.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1932.
Location. 38° 41.182′ N,
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77° 7.98′ W. Marker is in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, in Fairfax County. It is on Belvoir Drive just south of 23rd Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Belvoir VA 22060, 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.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2023, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 276 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 23, 2023, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
