Belvoir Village (Historical Marker)

Here follows the inscription written on this roadside historical marker:

Belvoir Village
Belvoir Village was named after Belvoir Mansion, once located on the south of the Peninsula. It was the homd of Col. William Fairfax, cousin and land agent o Lord Fairfax. It was constructed in 1741, destroyed by fire in 1783, and further ruined by British shelling during the war of 1812. Belvoir Village was the first application of the 1932 Revised Post Plan, inspired by the concepts of Frederick Law Olmsted. The curvilinear streets follow the natural contours of the land, which reduced the initial construction costs and provide grand views of the river. The 59 single-family homes were developed in the 1930s. There are 4 house plan types, all using the same basic form and materials. These types include the Commanding Officer's Quarters, the standard 2-story house plan, a 2-story house plan with sun porch, and a 2-story version with maid's quarters. Constructed using a common bond brick, the Colonial Revival buildings have slate gable roofs, dormer windows, and interior end chimneys.

Erected by Fort Belvoir.