Salona, Fairfax County, Virginia

Download or read book Salona, Fairfax County, Virginia written by Ellen L. Anderson and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2021-04-26 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "At the edge of the busy commercial area of the community of McLean, hidden from the heavy traffic on Dolley Madison Boulevard by a natural screen of trees and shrubs, stands the substantial brick dwelling known as Salona." This book traces the history of this iconic house with associations to many American historical moments. It was to Salona that President James Madison fled to in August 1814 as British forces burned the new federal city, including the White House, during the 'Burning of Washington'. The mansion house also became headquarters for General George B. McClellan and other Union commanders during the American Civil War.