George C. Marshall's Dodona Manor

Dodona Manor, the former home of General George Catlett Marshall (1880–1959), is a National Historic Landmark and historic house museum at 312 East Market Street in Leesburg, Virginia. It is owned by the George C. Marshall International Center, which has restored the property to its Marshall-era appearance of the 1950s. It is nationally significant as the home of George C. Marshall, Chief of Staff of the United States Army during World War II, Secretary of State, President of the American Red Cross, and Secretary of Defense.

Dodona Manor
Dodona Manor in 2018
Location312 East Market St.,
Leesburg, Virginia
Coordinates39°6′48.6″N 77°33′34.6″W
Area3.88 acres (1.57 ha)
Built1807, 1820s, 1850s
Architectural styleFederal
Restored1995–2005
Restored byOak Grove Restoration Co.
Websitegeorgecmarshall.org
NRHP reference No.96000972
VLR No.253-0009
Significant dates
Added to NRHPJune 19, 1996
Designated NHLJune 19, 1996
Designated VLRDecember 4, 1996
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