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RIPPON LODGE circa 1725

Rippon Lodge is thought to be the oldest colonial home in Prince William County and quite possibly in Northern Virginia.

It was built about 1725 by Richard Black-burn of Ripon, an old cathedral town in England. Colonel Thomas Blackburn, his son, was a contemporary and fought with George Washington. In that period the families of Mount and Rippon were on very intimate terms. George Washington even made reference in his diary to overnight stays at Rippon Lodge with Mrs. Washington.

Its' ownership changed over the years, but was last owned by Admiral Richard Blackburn Black, another descendant of the Blackbiurn family, who was noted for his exploration of the North Pole with Admiral Byrd. The lodge was passed to Admiral Black's daughter in 1989. She later sold the property to Prince William County in 2000.

The property has been restored and is open to the public for tours and special events. BELMONT BAY FERRY is a related site

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Posted by Karen Kruschka - Fairfax Prince William Stafford County VA Real Estate Service on 12/30/2007 04:01 PM

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4 Comments on RIPPON LODGE circa 1725

Oh Karen - this is a gorgeous home...I didn't see it on your website. Is it one of your listings? I would love to see the interior. Do you have a link for the interior? Fabulous!!

12/30/2007 04:12 PM

by Suzanne Gantner, GRI, E-Pro (Sky Realty)

Suzanne, This property is owned by the county - it is a historic site open to the public

12/30/2007 04:14 PM

by Karen Kruschka - Fairfax Prince William Stafford County VA Real Estate Service (RE/MAX Allegiance)

Hey Karen,

Thanks for sharing, I love historic homes and History in general. Looks like a very nice home for being almost 300 years old. I bet those walls could tell some stories.

Sean Allen
The Mortgage Professionals

12/30/2007 04:46 PM

by International Financing Solutions

Sean I'm sure they could be stuff out of "Peyton Place." Karen

12/30/2007 04:49 PM

by Karen Kruschka - Fairfax Prince William Stafford County VA Real Estate Service (RE/MAX Allegiance)

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