Historic Jeffersonton Virginia Home
c.1828 The Fishback House
4679 Jeffersonton Road, Jeffersonton, VA 22724 — a rare historic renovation opportunity with ties to Virginia history, Thomas Jefferson, the Civil War, and the Jeffersonton Academy ruins.
Historic Fishback House | 2.96 Acres
An Opportunity to Restore History
At the edge of Jeffersonton, a storied village established in 1807, stands the Fishback House — a significant c.1828 historic home waiting for restoration. With ties to the Fishback family, the Civil War, Thomas Jefferson’s travels, and the ruins of the Jeffersonton Academy, this property offers a rare opportunity to preserve a meaningful piece of Virginia history.
Property Story
Captivating History & Renovation Potential
In 1861, in front of this house, the Little Fork Rangers Cavalry assembled to receive their flag before marching to the Battle of Manassas. In the front room of the house, the ladies of the village are said to have sewn the battle flag before it was presented on the front steps.
Legend holds that Thomas Jefferson stopped at the house en route from Charlottesville to Washington, and that on one of those visits he planted several willow trees. The old Washington Road once ran directly through the village, bringing stagecoaches that stopped three times a week.
The Fishback House retains original features including Holy Cross doors, wide-plank floorboards, tongue-and-groove boarded doors, some original hinges and locks, and eight fireplaces with original mantels.
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Fishback House Story & Photos
Historic Character Waiting to Be Revived
The Fishback House is not simply a home; it is a testament to the past, with the potential to become a beautifully revived landmark honoring its legacy.
Behind the house, the crumbling solid stone shell foundation remains of the Jeffersonton Academy, established by Act of Assembly in 1828, add to the property’s allure and potential. It was the only school in the county to survive the Civil War and continued in operation until 1892. The ruins are now a designated archaeological site.
The Fishback House and the Academy ruins provide an exceptional foundation for a restoration project rooted in historical significance, architectural character, and timeless appeal.
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A Rare Preservation Opportunity
This is a rare chance to take ownership of a historic home with ties to pivotal moments in Virginia’s history. With the ruins of the Jeffersonton Academy on the property, the Fishback House is uniquely positioned for preservationists, history enthusiasts, or anyone inspired by the challenge of bringing a historic property back to life.
Location
4679 Jeffersonton Road, Jeffersonton, Virginia 22724
The village of Jeffersonton has historical roots in two distinct towns: Jefferson, located in the southern part of the village, and Wealsborough, now situated in the northern part. By the late 1820s, Jeffersonton had surpassed Stevensburg as Culpeper’s leading city, helped by the establishment of the Jeffersonton Academy.
Several significant structures in the Jeffersonton area are of historical interest, including the Jefferson Baptist Church, dating to 1848, the Jefferson Methodist Church, built in 1907, and eleven historic residences. Noteworthy as well is the site near the Baptist Church where a Civil War skirmish took place, as well as the archaeological site of the Jeffersonton Academy.
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