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National Register of Historic Places

Bois Doré

Also known as Scott, Karen Gram, House; Eagle House; DHR#029-6641

On the National Register since 20206 years
Listed 2020McLean
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Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Bois Doré

Bois Doré, at 8008 Georgetown Pike, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 7, 2020. It was among the first 6 of McLean’s 7 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. The listing covers 7.8 acres.

What it isHouse in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

Through the years

1951 to today

  1. 1951Built, designed by Thomas Tileston Waterman
  2. 2020Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  3. 2026On the Register for 6 years
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Finding Bois Doré

8008 Georgetown Pike, McLean

Directions

No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.

Around it

3 more Register listings within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

BDrover’s RestBuilding1.2 miBSpring Hill FarmFederal1.4 miBTaylor, David W., Model BasinArt Deco · Built 19391.6 mi

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Questions about Bois Doré

Is Bois Doré on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Dec 7, 2020 (Register number 100005880).

Is Bois Doré a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Virginia has 125 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Potomac Canal Historic District, 2.7 miles away.

Can you visit Bois Doré?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.