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

Katie Hooe House

Photographed by Craig Swain, September 2, 2007

1. Katie Hooe House Marker

Inscription. This structure reputedly is the oldest dwelling in Manassas. Part of the building is of log and is supposed to have been built before the Civil War. Most of the original houses of the hamlet of Tudor Hall—subsequently Manassas, were in the fields in this area. In 1861 the Confederates erected a hospital nearby.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. 38° 45.148′ N, 77° 28.103′ W. Marker is in Manassas, Virginia. It is at the intersection of Quarry Road and Centerville Road (Virginia Route 28), on the right when traveling east on Quarry Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8920 Quarry Road, Manassas VA 20110, 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 10 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Manassas 1850 (here, next to this marker); Steam Locomotive Tire Fire Alarm – 1909 (within shouting distance of this marker); Manassas 1862 (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wartime Manassas (about 700 feet away); Harry J. Parrish (about 800 feet away); a different marker also named Steam Locomotive Tire Fire Alarm – 1909

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); The Right to Vote (approx. 0.2 miles away); Manassas Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Manassas 1892 (approx. 0.2 miles away); 9366 Main Street (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manassas.

More about this marker. This marker was replaced by a new marker titled Manassas 1850 in 2009. See nearby markers.

Also see . . . National Register of Historic Places Nomination. (PDF) Covers the Old Town Manassas District. The Hooe house is discussed on page 45. (Submitted on September 10, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

The Katie Hooe House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain, September 2, 2007

2. The Katie Hooe House

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,629 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 10, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.