Circa 1828 This two story brick home, located in charming Jeffersonton is steeped in history, from its ties to the Fishback Family, the Civil War and Thomas Jefferson’s travels. In 1861, The Little Fork Rangers Cavalry assembled on the steps to receive their flag before marching off to the 2nd battle of Manasas.
The home features many original features such as Holy Cross Doors, wide-pland floorboards, and eight fireplaces. Behind the home lies the stone foundation of the Jeffersonton Academy which was established in 1828 by an Act of Assembly, and now is a designated historic addiding to the allure. It is not often that one has the opportunity to undertake a restoration project rooted in such historic significance and timeless appeal.
The home features 2730 finished square feet on two floors with an unfinished English basement. The first floor has two sitting rooms each with a fireplace and one with built-in book cases. The dining room enjoys a wood stove. There is a small kitchen and full bath. The staircase is original, with and turned spindles and banister. The second floor has 3 bedrooms with fireplaces, a nursery and full bath. It is said that on of the rooms in the basement was once a tavern.
The side yard enjoys a lovely koi pondset under the sheltering trees. The yard has walnut and hazelnut trees under one of which Generals Lee and Jackson planned the second battle of Manassas.
Martin Fishback gave the property to Col. Frederick Fishback on the occasion of his marriage in 1826. The first section of the home was built in 1828. It is on the Eastern edge of the original 790 acre farm started by Martin Fishback’s grandfather a German immigrant, Johannes Frederick Fishback (b. 1691), as the second Little Fork Colony land grant in the future Jeffersonton area.
Built in two sections the back half of the home was added before the Civil War. At that time the home was owned by Dr. Alexander Harris.
On the back acre you can see the fieldstone foundation of the Jeffersonton Academy, which survived the Civil War and continued operation until 1892. It is now a designated archeological site.
