Near Ashburn in Loudoun County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Belmont
Photographed By Craig Swain, February 14, 2009
1. Belmont Marker
Belmont was patented early in the eighteenth century by Thomas Lee, of Stratford. About 1800, Ludwell Lee, an officer in the Revolutionary Army, built the house and he lived here until his death in 1836. Here he entertained Lafayette in 1825. In 1931, Belmont became the home of Patrick J. Hurley, Secretary of War, 1929–1933.
Erected 1933 by the Conservation and Development Commission. (Marker Number T-30.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Lafayette’s Farewell Tour, and the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1800.
Location. 39° 4.383′ N, 77° 29.118′ W. Marker is near Ashburn, Virginia, in Loudoun County. Marker is at the intersection of Leesburg Pike (Virginia Route 7) and Claiborne Parkway and Landsdowne Boulevard (Local Route 641), on the right when traveling east on Leesburg Pike. The marker is located on the exit ramp off Leesburg Pike onto Landsdowne Boulevard. The Belmont mansion is 6-tenths of a mile south southwest from this marker. Continue west and but turn left immediately on Ridge Road and left again
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Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Belmont Chapel (approx. ¼ mile away); Elizabeth Mills Riverfront Park (approx. 1.1 miles away); Potomac Connections (approx. 1.1 miles away); Belmont Ridge (approx. 1½ miles away); Ashburn School (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ashburn.
More about this marker. In late 2008 this marker was moved from the west bound side of Highway 7 to the present location.
Regarding Belmont. The Belmont mansion is now the clubhouse of the Belmont Country Club and has been placed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Ludwell Lee was from Westmoreland County, Virginia. French soldier and statesman Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de La Fayette, was commissioned Major General by the Continental Congress. General Lafayette was assigned to the staff of George Washington during the Revolutionary War. Ludwell Lee was aide-de-camp to General Lafayette.
Patrick J. Hurley was a soldier, statesman, and diplomat. He was born in New Mexico in 1883. Served as Colonel in World War I and Brigadier General in World War II. Was Ambassador to China in 1944. Died in 1963.
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2. Belmont Manor House
1. Belmont Manor House. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on August 26, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Belmont. Virgina Department of Historical Resources website entry (Submitted on February 14, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed By Craig Swain, February 14, 2009
3. Marker at New Location
Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 28, 2007
4. Belmont Marker at Original Location
Originally located on the shoulder of the west bound lane of Highway 7.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 28, 2007
5. Belmont Marker Original Location
Photographed By Craig Swain, February 14, 2009
6. Belmont as Seen from Leesburg Pike
Credits. This page was last revised on August 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2007, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 3,608 times since then and 81 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 14, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2. submitted on August 26, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on February 14, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4, 5. submitted on May 1, 2007, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 6. submitted on February 14, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
