Pope-Leighey House is an Usonian house in Alexandria, Virginia. Built in 1941, it was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is owned by National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Location: 9000 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Woodlawn, Alexandria
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1719, SRC-1720 - Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1719, SRC-1721 - Built in 1941
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1720, SRC-1721 - Architectural style: Usonian
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1719, SRC-1720 - Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places; Virginia Landmarks Register
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1719, SRC-1722, SRC-3907 - Owned by National Trust for Historic Preservation
confidence 95/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-1719, SRC-1722, SRC-3907, SRC-6317, SRC-6318
Evidence & sources
- SRC-1719 — Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation — Pope-Leighey House (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1720 — National Park Service — Woodlawn Manor and Pope-Leighey House (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1721 — Woodlawn & Frank Lloyd Wright's Pope-Leighey House — PLH Historic Overview (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1722 — Pope–Leighey House — Wikipedia (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3907 — virginia.gov (Tier 1, official_primary; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5724 — Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House (official site, National Trust historic site) (Tier 1, official; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5725 — Docomomo US — Pope Leighey House register entry (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6317 — Woodlawn & Frank Lloyd Wright's Pope-Leighey House (official site) (Tier 2, official property site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6318 — Idealist — Woodlawn Estate & Frank Lloyd Wright's Pope-Leighey House, National Trust for Historic Preservation (Tier 3, nonprofit directory; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
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confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Hours: Thu-Mon 10:00am-4:00pm; last tour 3:00pm. Guided tours at 10, 11am, 1, 2, 3pm.
Admission: Adult $15, child $7.50. Combo tour with Woodlawn at 10am & 2pm. National Trust members free single/combo tour; SNAP/EBT reduced ($2).
Frequently asked questions
Can you visit Pope-Leighey House?
Yes — Pope-Leighey House is open to the public. Hours: Thu-Mon 10:00am-4:00pm; last tour 3:00pm. Guided tours at 10, 11am, 1, 2, 3pm.. Admission: Adult $15, child $7.50. Combo tour with Woodlawn at 10am & 2pm. National Trust members free single/combo tour; SNAP/EBT reduced ($2)..
Who designed Pope-Leighey House?
Pope-Leighey House was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
Where is Pope-Leighey House located?
Pope-Leighey House is located in Alexandria, Virginia.