Brompton (Fredericksburg, Virginia)

Brompton, originally known as Marye House, is a historic house built in 1838 by John Lawrence Marye, located on Marye's Heights overlooking Fredericksburg, Virginia. This significant site was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979 and served as the headquarters for Confederate General James Longstreet during the Battle of Fredericksburg. Today, Brompton is the residence of the President of the University of Mary Washington, making it a notable landmark for both tourists and researchers interested in Civil War history and architecture.