McLean in Fairfax County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Salona
Photographed By Ronald J. Baumgarten, Jr.
1. Salona Marker
Salona was built on part of the 1719 Thomas Lee 2,862 acre grant known as Langley. During the War of 1812, the estate's owner, the Rev. William Maffitt, reputedly gave refuge to President James Madison as the British burned Washington. Civil War Camp Griffin occupied Salona, then owned by Jacob Smoot, through the winter of 1861/62, the house serving as headquarters for Union General William "Baldy" Smith. A working farm until the Smoot family began selling acreage in 1947, Salona was purchased in stages by Clive and Susan Duval beginning in 1953. The Duval family later arranged for the preservation of the house and property.Erected 2010 by Fairfax County History Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Colonial Era • War of 1812
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Location. 38° 56.424′ N, 77° 10.573′ W. Marker is in McLean, Virginia, in Fairfax County. Marker is on Dolley Madison Blvd. (Virginia Route 123), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1235 Dolley Madison Blvd, Mc Lean VA 22101, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Benvenue (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); McLean (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Laughlin Building (approx. 0.4 miles away); McLean Volunteer Firehouse (approx. half a mile away); Langley Fork (approx. 1.2 miles away); William Watters (approx. 1.3 miles away); William Whann Mackall (approx. 1.4 miles away); Who Was Claude Moore? (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in McLean.
More about this marker. The marker is located on public land next to the Salona property, right around the corner from the intersection of Buchanan Street and Rt. 123. The private residence is currently obscured by trees.
Related marker.
Photographed By Ronald J. Baumgarten, Jr.
2. Salona marker, Salona property in background
Photo taken from Rt. 123.
Also see . . .
1. Salona Preservation Efforts. Information on Fairfax County's preservation efforts, and background information on Salona. (Submitted on August 1, 2010, by Ronald J. Baumgarten, Jr. of McLean, Virginia.)
2. Camp Griffin. Additional information on Salona, Camp Griffin, and the Civil War camps around the McLean area. (Submitted on August 1, 2010, by Ronald J. Baumgarten, Jr. of McLean, Virginia.)
3. Letters from Camp Griffin. St. Mary's College in California has an on-line collection of letters from a private stationed at Camp Griffin. (Submitted on August 1, 2010, by Ronald J. Baumgarten, Jr. of McLean, Virginia.)
Photographed By Ronald J. Baumgarten, Jr.
3. A front view of the Salona house
The Salona house sits on private property and cannot be easily viewed from the street.
Photographed By Ronald J. Baumgarten, Jr.
4. Marker on the origin of the Salona house
This marker is affixed to the front of the Salona house, near the entrance way.
Photographed By Ronald J. Baumgarten, Jr.
5. Back of the Salona house
Photographed By Ronald J. Baumgarten, Jr.
6. Rock and marker on the path to the Salona house
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7. Another marker commemorating Madison's stay
This marker is affixed to the front of the house, near the entrance-way.
Photographed By Ronald J. Baumgarten, Jr.
8. Property just behind the Salona house
Vermont regiments encamped on the land around the Salona house.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 31, 2010, by Ronald J. Baumgarten, Jr. of McLean, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,310 times since then and 158 times this year. Last updated on May 24, 2013, by Ronald J. Baumgarten, Jr. of McLean, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 31, 2010, by Ronald J. Baumgarten, Jr. of McLean, Virginia. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on November 1, 2010, by Ronald J. Baumgarten, Jr. of McLean, Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
