Round Hill Farmhouse (Site)
GPS Coordinates: 38.7426589, -77.1440183
Closest Address: 7900 Leaf Road, Alexandria, VA 22315

These coordinates mark the exact location where the Round Hill farmhouse once stood. No visible remains exist.
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Here follows a post from Jason Triplett on the Northern Virginia History blog in October 2016:
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Round Hill, George Mason's plantation along with 150 acres that was purchased by Thomas Triplett in 1751. This property is currently part of Fort Belvoir in Fairfax County.
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Here follows an excerpt from Donald Hakenson's "This Forgotten Land" tour guide:
Two brothers who served with Colonel John S. Mosby's Forty-third Battalion of Virginia Cavalry were Rangers George and Richard Triplett. Both survived the war and lived at Round Hill Farm.
PRIVATE GEORGE WILLIAM TRIPLETT
George W. Triplett was born August 10, 1845. Triplett was the son of George W. and Jane Triplett. He married Katharine L. Triplett at Olivet Church on November 29, 1892. George enlisted as a Private in Company F (the old Fairfax Company), Sixth Virginia Cavalry at a date and place unknown and served as a courier for General Lee. On September 5, 1863, riding with Mosby's Rangers, Private Triplett was involved in an attack on a picket at Gaskin's Mill near Waterloo, in Fauquier County. Shortly after that skirmish, on October 1, 1863, Private Triplett enlisted for the duration of the war, with his brother Richard Triplett, in Company B, Forty-third Battalion of Virginia Cavalry. Both brothers were mustered into the unit by John S. Mosby at Scuffleburg, in Fauquier County. Triplett died Monday evening at his home Flag Hill on May 8, 1929 following a brief illness, with pneumonia, contracted from working in his strawberry field.
Ranger George W. Triplett is buried in the Presbyterian Cemetery in Alexandria, Virginia. On his stone he proudly proclaims that he lived at Round Hill.
Private Triplett was a gallant and brave scout who was involved in countless skirmishes and fights while he served with the Forty-third Battalion of Virginia Cavalry. Listed below are the combat engagements Private Triplett was involved in while a member of Mosby's command.
On October 12, 1863, Private Triplett was involved in an attack on the rear guard of a Federal patrol at Upperville. On October 17, 1863, he was involved in a fight near Chantilly. On January 20, 1864, he was involved in a fight at Blakeley's Grove School House near Upperville. On March 10, 1864, he was involved in an attack on a picket post at Chew's house between Kabletown and Charles Town, West Virginia. On April 19, 1864, he was sent on a scout to the Piedmont area. On May 21, 1864, he was involved in an attack at Duffield Station, Jefferson County, West Virginia. On July 10, 1864, he was involved in a skirmish near Union Mills, Fairfax County. On July 20, 1864, he was involved in an attack on a wagon train camp near Snickersville and was involved in a combat action on July 30, 1864 at Adamstown, Maryland. He was also involved in the Berryville wagon raid on August 13, 1864.
In addition, he was involved in an attack on the Reserve Brigade of Merritt's Cavalry Division near the Chester Gap. On October 5, 1864, he was involved in an attack on a construction camp at Salem (now Marshall) and a fight near Rectortown. On October 29, 1864, he was involved in a fight at Dulany's near Upperville. On February 19, 1865, he was involved in the fight at Mount Carmel Church and on March 28, 1865, he was sent on a scout to Loudoun County to obtain corn for the horses.
Furthermore, Private Triplett accompanied Colonel Mosby and his negotiating team to Millwood on April 4, 1865, to negotiate surrender terms with the Union Army. Finally, he was paroled on April 22, 1865 in Winchester, Virginia.. During his tenure with Mosby's Rangers Private Triplett boarded at "Belle Grove" the home of Betsy Edmonds near Paris in Fauquier County.
After the war, George married his cousin Katherine, daughter of F.F. Triplett, on November 29, 1892 at Mount Olivet Church. George and his wife lived at Flag Hill after the war. He died May 6, 1929 and is buried in the Presbyterian Cemetery in Alexandria, Virginia.
LIEUTENANT RICHARD CARSON TRIPLETT
Richard Carson Triplett enlisted in Company F (the old Fairfax Company), Sixth Virginia Cavalry on April 1, 1861. On July 1, 1861, he was promoted to Lieutenant and was dropped as an officer during the Confederate reorganization on April 20, 1862. On October 1, 1863, Richard Triplett enlisted, with his brother George Triplett, as a Fourth Sergeant in Company B, Forty-third Battalion of Virginia Cavalry for the duration of the war by John S. Mosby at Scuffleburg, in Fauquier County.
On February 18, 1864, Sergeant Triplett was captured at "Belle Grove" where he boarded. On February 23, 1864, he was sent to the Old Capitol Prison. On June 15, 1864, he was transferred to Fort Delaware in Delaware. Sergeant Triplett took the oath of allegiance on June 9, 1865 at Fort Delaware.
Richard Triplett was born in 1841 at "Round Hill" in Fairfax County. Triplett was the son of George W. and Jane Triplett. After the war he was a farmer. In 1891, he was elected to the House of Delegates for Fairfax County. On January 1, 1894 Triplett was appointed as a member of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors representing the Mount Vernon District to fill the vacancy of Walter Walton who had died. He served as a Magistrate for twenty-five years. Justice Triplett never married and died on July 26, 1908 at "Round Hill," age sixty-six, and was buried at the Presbyterian Cemetery in Alexandria, Virginia.
Ranger Richard Triplett, who would serve with Mosby's Rangers, was raised at Round Hill.
AMANDA VIRGINIA EDMONDS JOURNAL ENTRY OF PRIVATE RICHARD TRIPLETT'S CAPTURE AT BELLE GROVE ON FEBRUARY 18, 1864.
February 18, 1864: Much to our surprise, mortification and sorrow the slumbers of the household were aroused by the rattling of swords and the clatter of horses, which fortunately made known to our dear soldiers that something was wrong. Bud jumped from his bed and there to his utter surprise were Yankees dashing up. Bud and Mr. Alexander and George dashed down the stairs where Ma and I met them nearly frightened to death. They dashed to their secret hiding place followed by overcoats, pistol and everything I could grab up -- for time was short. The Yankees were all around the house, and every moment we expected them to bolt into the house. All was done in a moment, and now, when I look back, I shudder to think how narrow an escape they made.
The next move Ma and I made was for our room. We had just entered, still in night robes, when six of the horrid wretches entered with a "good morning". I guess they received no response from me, more than a rebellious stare. They opened the other door and there met Clem. They clamped him and Ches, as though at the beginning they had a prize in Rebel soldiers. Clem, the Devil Captain ordered under arrest and left one of his imps to guard him.
I hurriedly dressed and followed the rest upstairs. I joined the wretches as they were searching the boys room; where they had gathered an armful of clothes together with some of Mr. Alexander's and George's, which unfortunately they left in hurried retreat.
I thought Ma would go frantic, all of us thinking Misters Triplett and Hunt and Jack were in their hands, and certain Syd was taken for he had no more than a minute left the house. Rumor from our servants quieted our fears for awhile, telling us they were all safe. Syd was tending his horse and mounted the loft above him, just as the Yank opened the door. Still we were completely surrounded and could not tremble for their safety.
Ches joined us, and we all had a quarrel. I flatter myself to think my pleading overcame his Yankee heart and he yielded from his determined resolve to carry Ches off. Clem was still to be bought, and Ma was successful with words of entreaty -- still they believed Clem to be a soldier.
There in our presence the rogues search the jacket pockets they brought down with them. Oh! How I longed to snatch them from their hands for I felt as though they were contaminated, even after their eyes rested on them, much less their hands.
I then gratified them with a search in the cellar, appearing indifferent as possible and pretended I was anxious they should gratify themselves. For my life, had a pistol been held to my head, I could not have kept my tongue; it certainly was strung on an excited pivot that time. I knew that I was doing wrong to sauce and give vent to my indignant feelings, but I could not help it to save my life. The wretches certainly were lenient for Yankees.
Ma during this time was in perfect agony and never left her room, having things there too that demanded her presence for their safety.
I stood in the kitchen porch nearly frantic with joy to see them mount and ride off, having satisfied themselves searching the premises, when I saw a stir among them and they rode around the house and into the yard again. I imagined they were going to search again, when lo, I heard one of them yell, "Bring him out, bring him out!" Great heavens, who had been found? A moment more and I heard one of Mr. Hunt's familiar laughs. I still was confident Mr. [Richard] Triplett was safe until a moment later both the dear Rebels stepped from their retreat.
As soon as I saw they were about to leave without coming to bid us goodbye, I went down to them. Mr. Hunt bid me goodbye remarking, "turn about was fair play", taking it all in his usual good nature. My poor friend got permission to come to the house under guard. I relieved his mind in regard to the other Rebels, when he anxiously inquired for their safety. I felt as though my heart were stone, when he bid me "goodbye" so kindly but without a smile.
I watched them as long as I could discern two grey coats from the mass of blue and turned and went into the "forsaken retreat", where I found Jack still secreted and nearly frozen. I threw him some clothes, as he had left all behind except his coat. He soon dressed and went off to the woods, thanking his stars for his fortunate escape.
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Here follows an excerpt from the Fairfax Herald newspaper published on February 5, 1915:
"Mr. W. Powell Triplett, of Round Hill farm, who has been in business in New York for many years, has returned to Virginia, accompanied by his sister, Miss Sallie Triplett, and taken quarters in Alexandria for the winter."
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Here follows an excerpt from the Fall 2009 edition of the "Franconia Legacies" newsletter published by the Franconia Museum:
Civil War Artifacts Return to Franconia
written by Don Hakenson
The Franconia Museum has added a new Civil War display that highlights artifacts and other items belonging to Mosby Rangers, that lived in the Franconia area. Don Hakenson has loaned the museum a Confederate kepi and saber belt that belonged to Private George W. Triplett. In addition, Don loaned a rifle musket used by his brother Private Richard C. Triplett. Both were Confederate rangers that served with the Confederate guerilla chieftain Colonel John Singleton Mosby, and his Forty-third Battalion Virginia Cavalry. These partisan rangers were considered one of the most feared Confederate cavalry units that served in the war.
Both George and Richard Triplett were born at Round Hill Farm, on Telegraph Road, which is known today as the U.S. Army Humphries Engineer Center. The center is located directly across the street from the Seven/Eleven store beside Hayfield High School. Ranger George Triplett lived after the war at Flag Hill, which was situated behind Edison High School.
Don was able to purchase these items from a Mosby collection belonging to the late Bob Daily. Daily’s Mosby artifacts and historical documents were auctioned off in April at Quinn’s Auction House, in Falls Church. Don was aware of the Franconia connections because he had visited Bob Daily’s Middleburg, Virginia home many times before with his friend Tom Evans to see his exhibits. Don felt strongly that George Triplett’s kepi and saber belt, especially Richard Triplett’s rifle musket had to be returned to Franconia where it belonged.
The Franconia Museum is pleased to now have authenticated museum quality Civil War artifacts on display in its facility. Make sure you visit and take a look at the Confederate kepi and all the other items displayed that chronicle the history of our beloved Franconia.