Leesburg in Loudoun County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Dodona Manor

Home of Gen. George C. Marshall

February 23, 2007

1. Home of Gen. George C. Marshall

Inscription. This early-19th-century house and its surrounding four acres were purchased in 1941 by Gen. Marshall (1880–1959) and his wife, Katherine Tupper Marshall (1882–1978). A student of the classics, Marshall called the house, in its grove of oaks, “Dodoan Manor” after the ancient Greek oracle that spoke through oak leaves. This was their home during the years of Marshall’s great achievements as military chief of staff during World War II, presidential emissary to China in 1945, secretary of state (1947–1949), and secretary of defense (1950-1951). The Marshall Plan for restoring war-torn Europe won Marshall the Nobel Peace Prize in 1953.

Erected 1988 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number F-31.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Peace • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1941.

Location. 39° 6.808′ N, 77° 33.604′ W. Marker is in Leesburg, Virginia, in Loudoun County. It is at the intersection of Market Street (Business Virginia Route 7) and Loudoun Street, on the right when traveling west on Market Street. It was directly across Market St. from Mom’s Apple Pie, at the east

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fork of Loudoun and Market Streets. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Leesburg VA 20175, 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 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: General George C. Marshall House (within shouting distance of this marker); George Catlett Marshall (within shouting distance of this marker); The Depot (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); McKimmey's Mill (approx. 0.2 miles away); Osterburg Mill (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leesburg.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Gen. George C. Marshall House (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. New Marker At This Location titled "Gen. George C. Marshall House".

Dodona Manor Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain, July 22, 2025

2. Dodona Manor Marker

Dodona Manor image. Click for full size.

February 23, 2007

3. Dodona Manor

Credits. This page was last revised on July 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2007. This page has been viewed 2,042 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 16, 2007. 2. submitted on July 22, 2025, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3. submitted on March 16, 2007. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.