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Oak Hill in Annandale, Virginia, United States, is a Georgian style home built in 1790. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.[1]

It was extensively renovated in the 1930s and is significant for its architecture after that renovation.[3]

History

On the night of November 5, 1861, a shootout occurred at Oak Hill between members of the units later involved in the Bog Wallow Ambush, in an area of much probing and patrolling between Union and Confederate forces.[4] All three of the Fitzhugh estates were protected by orders from both sides throughout the war.[5]

David and Amanda Scheetz purchased the home in 2008, after a foreclosure, for $1.15 million.[6] The home is open to tours periodically.[7]

References

  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. ^ "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
  3. ^ Jennifer B. Hallock and Laura V. Trieschmann (1 November 2003), "National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: Oak Hill (029-0028" (pdf), 32 pages including plans and map, National Park Service
  4. ^ "braddockheritage.org/ – Oak Hill: Civil War Skirmish". braddockheritage.org. Archived from the original on 2014-04-27. Retrieved 2014-04-29.
  5. ^ "History of Annandale". annandale.va.us.
  6. ^ Amy Gardner (24 July 2008). "Oak Hill Rises From The Ashes of Foreclosure". The Washington Post.
  7. ^ "Private Historic Home Opens For Infrequent Public Visitation"[permanent dead link]

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