William Gunnell House, Fairfax

Name: William Gunnell House
Address: Fairfax, United States

#12 among attractions in Fairfax

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Built in 1835, the William Gunnell House is a contributing property of the City of Fairfax Historic District. The building, at 10520 Main Street, was the location of Confederate John S. Mosby's raid on Union forces on March 9, 1863. ()

Coordinates: 38°50'48"N, 77°18'26"W

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William Gunnell House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Old Town Hall, Historic Blenheim, Truro Church, Fairfax Memorial Park.

~660 ftE
Civic center, Event space, City hall
Old Town Hall, Fairfax
4 min walk • Old Town Hall is a classical revival style hall that was built in 1900 by Joseph E. Willard and subsequently donated by him to Fairfax, Virginia.
1 miNE
Historical place, Museum, History museum
Historic Blenheim, Fairfax
25 min walk • Historic Blenheim is a c. 1859 brick farm house designed in the Greek Revival style and located in City of Fairfax, Virginia. During the American Civil War, Union soldiers were often encamped on the grounds surrounding the house and utilized it as part of a reserve hospital system.
~580 ftNW
Church
Truro Church, Fairfax
3 min walk • Truro Anglican Church is an Anglican church in Fairfax, Virginia, USA.
1.6 miSE
Cemetery
Fairfax Memorial Park, Fairfax
42 min walk • Fairfax Memorial Park is a family owned and operated cemetery located in Fairfax, Virginia, United States. The cemetery was founded in 1957 by Cornelius H. Doherty, Sr. The cemetery was opened in 1969 to provide space for Catholics in the area who required a Catholic burial, but it is now a secular cemetery.
~710 ftSE
Museum, History museum
Ratcliffe-Logan-Allison House, Fairfax
4 min walk • The Ratcliffe–Logan–Allison House is a historic home located at Fairfax, Virginia. It is commonly and historically known as Earp's Ordinary, as the structure is an expansion of the original Earp's Ordinary, a late 18th Century building used as a tavern and store by Caleb Earp.
~340 ftW
Historical place, Georgian architecture
Ford Building, Fairfax
2 min walk • The Ford House is a Georgian Revival former home built c. 1835. The most famous resident, Antonia Ford, was a spy for the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
0.5 miNE
38°51'7"N • 77°18'0"W
City of Fairfax Police Department, Fairfax
14 min walk • Police, City hall
~260 ftS
Neighbourhood, Romanesque architecture
Historic Fairfax County Courthouse, Fairfax
2 min walk • The Historic Fairfax County Courthouse is one of the oldest buildings in Fairfax, Virginia. It was constructed in 1799 to serve as the seat of government in Fairfax County.
~230 ftS
Neighbourhood
City of Fairfax Historic District, Fairfax
2 min walk • The City of Fairfax Historic District is a national historic district located at Fairfax, Virginia. It encompasses 28 contributing buildings in the central business district of Fairfax.
1 miSW
Sport venue, Sport
Spuhler Field, Fairfax
26 min walk • Raymond H. "Hap" Spuhler Field is a baseball venue in Fairfax, Virginia, United States. It is home to the George Mason Patriots baseball team of the NCAA Division I Atlantic 10 Conference. Opened in 1986, it has a capacity of 900 spectators. It is named for Raymond H.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to William Gunnell House?

Nearby attractions include City of Fairfax Historic District, Fairfax (2 min walk), Historic Fairfax County Courthouse, Fairfax (2 min walk), Ford Building, Fairfax (2 min walk), Truro Church, Fairfax (3 min walk).

How to get to William Gunnell House by public transport?

The nearest stations to William Gunnell House:

Bus

GMU Campus • Lines: Gold 1, Gold 2, Green 1, Green 2 (21 min walk)
Warwick Ave at H-Mart/Shops at Ffx • Lines: Gold 1 (22 min walk)