William Gunnell House (Fairfax, Virginia)

Built in 1835, the William Gunnell House is a contributing property of the City of Fairfax Historic District. The building, at 10520 Main Street, was the location of Confederate John S. Mosby's raid on Union forces on March 9, 1863.[2]

Front view of the William Gunnel House, where John Mosby captured the Union Brigadier General Edwin Stoughton on March 9, 1863. As of 2018, it serves as an administrative office for the adjacent church and is kept in its original 1835 interior.

City of Fairfax Historic District William Gunnel House
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
U.S. Historic district Contributing property
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Location	Jct. of VA 236 and VA 123, Fairfax, Virginia
Coordinates	38°50′52.4″N 77°18′30.8″W
Area	24 acres (9.7 ha)
Architect	Multiple
Architectural style	Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals, Queen Anne
NRHP reference No.	87001432[1]
Added to NRHP	August 27, 1987

The William Gunnell House has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1987. The house is currently a private residence used for administrative offices of the adjacent Truro Anglican Church. The interior has not been significantly modified since its construction.