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

Little-Holiday House

137 West Boscawen Street

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, October 21, 2015

1. Little-Holiday House Marker

Inscription. This beautiful stone home was built in 1800 by James Little (1769-1834), a local merchant, and remained in this family until 1853. It was purchased in 1860 by Robert Holiday (1809-1893), a leader in the Lutheran Church. His sister, Helen Holliday (1844-1887), conducted a primary school for children here for many years and was fondly regarded by her students. Later owners included a number of prominent Winchester citizens and leaders, such as William C. Graichen, City Councilman, Banker, and Mayor of Winchester (1902).

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1800.

Location. 39° 11.076′ N, 78° 10.099′ W. Marker is in Winchester, Virginia. It is on West Boscawen Street (U.S. 50) east of South Washington Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 137 W Boscawen St, Winchester VA 22601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley.

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 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Thomas, Sixth Lord Fairfax of Cameron (a few steps from this marker); Robert Orrick (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Braddock Street United Methodist Church (about 500 feet away); Catherine B. Conrad (about 600 feet away); A "Malicious Design"

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(about 600 feet away); Daniel Morgan House (about 600 feet away); Washington’s Office (approx. 0.2 miles away); Washington Becomes a Burgess for Frederick County (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winchester.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Braddock Street Methodist Church (was about 500 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Little-Holiday House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, October 21, 2015

2. Little-Holiday House

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, October 21, 2015

3. Little-Holiday House

Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 30, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 849 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 30, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.