Built in 1835, the William Gunnell House is a

contributing property In the law regulating historic districts in the United States, a contributing property or contributing resource is any building, object, or structure which adds to the historical integrity or architectural qualities that make the historic distri ...

of the

City of Fairfax Historic District The City of Fairfax Historic District is a national historic district located at Fairfax, Virginia. It encompasses 28 contributing buildings in the central business district of Fairfax. Notable buildings include the Old Town Hall, which was ...

. The building, at 10520 Main Street, was the location of Confederate John S. Mosby's raid on Union forces on March 9, 1863. The William Gunnell House has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1987. The house is currently a private residence used for administrative offices of the adjacent Truro Anglican Church. The interior has not been significantly modified since its construction.

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Mosby Heritage Area Tour, Fairfax Courthouse webpage
Houses in Fairfax, Virginia Houses completed in 1835 Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in Virginia National Register of Historic Places in Fairfax County, Virginia Historic district contributing properties in Virginia {{Virginia-struct-stub