Marmion (Comorn, Virginia)

Marmion is a historic house located near Comorn in King George County, Virginia, originally built around 1670 by William Fitzhugh, an important figure in Virginia's history. The house features a unique two-story frame structure with a clipped gable roof and distinctive interior chimneys. Notably, the property includes several outbuildings such as a smokehouse and dairy. A highlight of Marmion is its ornately painted paneling from the seven-sided drawing room, which was sold to The Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1916. Recognized for its historical significance, Marmion was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970, making it an intriguing destination for tourists and researchers alike.