Old Town West in Alexandria, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Lee-Fendall House

Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 21, 2008

1. Lee-Fendall House Marker

Inscription. Built by Philip Richard Fendall in 1785 on land purchased from Henry (Light Horse Harry) Lee. Lee was a brilliant cavalry officer in the Revolution, close friend of George Washington, Virginia Assemblyman, member of Congress and Governor of Virginia. Born 1756, died 1818. His ashes lie in the chapel crypt at Washington and Lee University beside his son, Robert E. Lee.

Erected 1975 by John Alexander Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Education • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1785.

Location. 38° 48.571′ N, 77° 2.75′ W. Marker is in Alexandria, Virginia. It is in Old Town West. Marker is at the intersection of Oronoco Street and North Washington Street (Virginia Route 400), on the right when traveling east on Oronoco Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 614 Oronoco Street, Alexandria VA 22314, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Lee-Fendall House (here, next to this marker); Washington-Rochambeau Route (a few steps

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from this marker); Home of Edmund Jennings Lee (within shouting distance of this marker); Potts-Fitzhugh-Lee House (within shouting distance of this marker); Grosvenor Hospital (within shouting distance of this marker); From Factory to Housing (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Street (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Historic Street (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alexandria.

More about this marker. Marker is on the outside wall of the house, on the western corner facing Oronoco Street.

Lee-Fendall House and Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 21, 2008

2. Lee-Fendall House and Markers

Henry 'Light-Horse Harry' Lee III image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 17, 2018

3. Henry 'Light-Horse Harry' Lee III

This portrait of 'Light-Horse Harry' Lee, attributed to Gilbert Stuart, hangs at Stratford Hall in Montross Virginia.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,997 times since then and 38 times this year. Last updated on January 17, 2019, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. Photos: 1. submitted on June 27, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 2. submitted on June 26, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 3. submitted on January 17, 2019, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.