Rippon Lodge

This is the oldest house in Prince William County, Virginia. Built in 1747 by Richard Blackburn, it was the center of a thriving tobacco plantation overlooking Neabsco Creek, Occoquan Bay, and the Potomac River in the distance. The tobacco was shipped by way of the then port town of Dumfries. Richard Blackburn's son Thomas was the second owner of the house and served in the militia during the Revolutionary War as George Washington's aide. Thomas's daughter, Julia Ann, married George Washington's nephew, Bushrod Washington, who inherited Mount Vernon.

[Shelley]

A wonderful bit of history. Thank you for sharing the lovely story and capture.

[Khawbecker]

@moxy Thanks, Shelley. I'm glad you enjoy history too. :)

[Carolyn]

Beautiful, stately home. Hard to believe it is that old.

[John]

Fascinating history, as so much from hat era is. Love the new-green leaves on he trees.

[Khawbecker]

@carolyns It is a lovely building. Somehow, it feels more old on the inside.

[Khawbecker]

@congaree Thanks for viewing my photos, John. I am happy that the leaves are finally returning.

[carol white]

A lovely home in a beautiful setting!!

[David Ortiz Jr]

Gorgeous home! Beautiful contrast in your shot of the stark white home against the bright green lawn.

[Gerry]

Fav very pretty lodge

[Khawbecker]

@carolmw Thanks, Carol. :)

[Khawbecker]

@gerry Thanks, Gerry. I like that you like architectural photos. Thank you for the fav!

[Khawbecker]

@davydo Thanks, Dave! I love the bright spring green we see in Virginia. :)

[Denis]

What a fabulous home. Love the architecture.