Walter Reed Birthplace

Walter Reed Birthplace is a historic house located in Gloucester County, Virginia, built around 1825. This one-story frame dwelling, notable for its gable roof and rear shed addition, is the birthplace of the renowned Dr. Walter Reed. The house has undergone restorations in 1927 and 1970, and it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. Now managed by the Gloucester Preservation Foundation, it is open for visits by appointment. In 2015, it was re-nominated to the National Register with expanded land boundaries, making it an intriguing site for both tourists and researchers interested in American history.