Henderson House (Dumfries, Virginia)
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The Henderson House is a historic U.S.
home located in Dumfries
, Virginia
. Alexander Henderson
built this home in the late 18th century. Alexander Henderson was the father of Archibald Henderson
, fifth Commandant of the Marine Corps
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
home located in Dumfries
Dumfries, Virginia
Dumfries is a town in Prince William County, Virginia, United States. The population was 4,937 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Dumfries is located at ....
, Virginia
Virginia
The Commonwealth of Virginia , is a U.S. state on the Atlantic Coast of the Southern United States. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" and sometimes the "Mother of Presidents" after the eight U.S. presidents born there...
. Alexander Henderson
Alexander Henderson (Virginia)
Alexander Henderson was a colonial merchant, born in Glasgow, Scotland who came to Colchester, Virginia in 1756. He served in the Virginia militia during the American Revolution. He was a member of the Virginia General Assembly and a Virginia delegate to the Mount Vernon Conference in 1785 which...
built this home in the late 18th century. Alexander Henderson was the father of Archibald Henderson
Archibald Henderson
Archibald Henderson was the longest-serving Commandant of the Marine Corps, serving from 1820 to 1859. He is often referred to as the "Grand old man of the Marine Corps," serving in the United States Marine Corps for 53 years.-Biography:Born in Colchester, Fairfax County, Virginia to successful...
, fifth Commandant of the Marine Corps
Commandant of the Marine Corps
The Commandant of the Marine Corps is normally the highest ranking officer in the United States Marine Corps and is a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff...
.