Old Town West in Alexandria, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Lloyd House
Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 28, 2008
1. Lloyd House Marker
Inscription.
Lloyd House. . Built 1797 by John Wise, tavern keeper, and his residence, until 1799. Rental property when sold to Major Jacob Hoffman 1810–1825, included outbuildings, gardens, small sugar refinery. Next owner Elizabeth Thacker Hooe leased house to Benjamin Hallowell, schoolmaster, who had prepared Robert E. Lee for West Point. Lee was often a guest at the house. Purchased 1832 by John Lloyd and remained in his family to 1918. Saved by Robert V. New from demolition 1956. With contributions from federal, state and city governments, the Hoge Foundation, Historic Alexandria Foundation, and others bought 1968 and restored by Alexandria Historical Restoration and Preservation Commission as choice example of Late Georgian architecture.
Built 1797 by John Wise, tavern keeper, and his residence, until 1799. Rental property when sold to Major Jacob Hoffman 1810–1825, included outbuildings, gardens, small sugar refinery. Next owner Elizabeth Thacker Hooe leased house to Benjamin Hallowell, schoolmaster, who had prepared Robert E. Lee for West Point. Lee was often a guest at the house. Purchased 1832 by John Lloyd and remained in his family to 1918. Saved by Robert V. New from demolition 1956. With contributions from federal, state and city governments, the Hoge Foundation, Historic Alexandria Foundation, and others bought 1968 and restored by Alexandria Historical Restoration and Preservation Commission as choice example of Late Georgian architecture.
Erected 1983 by John Alexander Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.
Location. 38° 48.435′ N, 77° 2.801′ W. Marker is in Alexandria, Virginia. It is in Old Town West. Marker is at the intersection of North
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Washington Street (Virginia Route 400) and Queen Street, on the right when traveling south on North Washington Street. Plaque is on the house wall, at sidewalk level. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 220 N Washington St, Alexandria VA 22314, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,330 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on June 28, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
