Department of Conservation and Recreation
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Department of Conservation and Recreation
Virginia’s working farms and forests, battlefields and other historic sites, natural areas, parks and rivers are critical to its economy, culture and quality of life. In 1999, the assembly and governor established the Virginia Land Conservation Foundation (VLCF) to fund protection of these resources. The interactive map below depicts VLCF-grant projects funded since 2000.
| Name: | Jackson House at Ball's Bluff |
|---|---|
| Category: | Open Spaces and Parks |
| Grant Round: | FY13 |
| Acres: | 3.22 |
| Locality: | Loudoun County |
| Management Agency: | Virginia Department of Historic Resources |
| Owner: | Local |
| ConserveVirginia: | None |
| Amount Awarded: | $175,000.00 |
| Applicant: | Northern VA Regional Park Authority |
| Latitude: | 39.13131117 |
| Longitude: | -77.536324 |
| Description: | The Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority was awarded $175,000 in grant funding for the acquisition of this 3.22-acre parcel of land located within the core area of the Ball's Bluff Battlefield. The Civil War Sites Advisory Commission has given this battle a preservation priority rating of III.2 Class B. Acquisition and permanent protection of the parcel protects the Jackson House, a key landmark around which the initial fighting and skirmishing of the battle took place. The Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority intends to incorporate the parcel into the existing Ball's Bluff Regional Park, provide full public access to the property and adapt the existing Jackson House residence for use as a visitor and interpretive center. The parcel is adjacent to two existing parks, located in the Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area, and links federal, regional, and local park lands. |
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