Moor Green facts for kids
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Moor Green
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Moor Green, HABS Photo
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 Location in Northern Virginia
Location in Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Location | 9850 Flint Rock Road, approximately 1.3 miles (2.1 km) north of Brentsville off State Route 692, near Brentsville, Virginia |
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| Area | 12 acres (4.9 ha) |
| Architectural style | Federal |
| NRHP reference No. | 78003039 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | November 17, 1978 |
Moor Green is a historic house located near Brentsville, in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in the early 1800s. This two-story brick house has a special style called Federal architecture. It features a central hallway and a metal roof.
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The Story of Moor Green
Moor Green has a long and interesting history. While some people thought its foundation might be from a building built in 1711, the first clear record of the property is from 1793. At that time, a large piece of land, about 482 acres, was sold to a young man named Howson Hooe.
Early Owners and Important Times
The Hooe family owned Moor Green for many years, until 1909. In 1815, the property was considered one of the most valuable in Prince William County. It was even taxed to help pay for the War of 1812.
Howson Hooe's grandson, Richard I Reid, was part of the American Civil War. He was wounded in battle in 1862 and later captured in 1864. After the war, he was released and moved away, but he and his younger brother both passed away at Moor Green in 1885. Their mother passed away there in 1893.
Through the Great Depression and Beyond
After the Hooe family, the Fletcher family owned the house through the Great Depression. During this time, Moor Green was recognized by the Historic American Buildings Survey, which records important old buildings.
In 1941, the Cox family bought the property and made many updates to the house. This renovation was even mentioned in a local newspaper in 1953.
Becoming a Historic Landmark
After Mrs. Cox passed away in 1970, the property changed hands a few times. It was empty for 19 years while the area around it grew and developed. In 1978, Moor Green was officially recognized as a historic place. It was added to both the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic Places.
Sadly, the house was damaged by fire on March 4, 1984. However, a local bank helped to fix it up. In 1992, the Flory family bought Moor Green and made it their home.
Family Cemetery and Nearby Areas
The property also includes a family cemetery for the Hooe and Reid families. A survey in 2004 suggested there might be up to 60 graves there. Some believe the house might have even been used as a hospital during the American Civil War.
A nearby cemetery, which was once part of the property, is no longer connected to Moor Green. This is because the land has been divided and developed over time.
Today, you can see the back of the house and its old outbuildings from Moor Green Road, which now has many newer houses.
